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Nydia Collins, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR-informed work
- English and Spanish
About Nydia
Nydia Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 22 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. She speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Her work focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions and clear goals for symptom relief and better day-to-day functioning.
Collins uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and EMDR-informed work where appropriate. Sessions emphasize concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving mood, and handling flashbacks or trauma-related reactions.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She concentrates on small, testable changes such as shifting thinking patterns, building emotion regulation skills, and practicing exposure to feared situations. Progress is measured in observable steps rather than vague promises.
Collins pays attention to interpersonal patterns, including attachment and communication problems. She helps people address guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Work on social anxiety and phobia focuses on practical exposure and skill building.
People who prefer clear plans, regular skills practice, and a mix of talking and behavioral work tend to find this approach useful. To begin, users follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on clear links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions use structured conversations and short exercises to spot thinking patterns and try alternative responses, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and social fears.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building an understanding of the client's priorities. In this context the therapist uses reflective conversation to clarify goals and identify what matters most to the client.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Online sessions teach and practice these skills through role play, worksheets, and step-by-step coaching to use in daily life.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. That recommendation can change if a different approach fits better over time.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling, shorter check-in times when needed, and the ability to practice skills in everyday contexts. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered when you book. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday or to practice behavioral steps between meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and social anxiety.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and behaving through short experiments and homework.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience working in mental health settings and clinical care.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LCSW and works from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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