Brett Collins, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brett Collins

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stress

Anxiety

Behavioral Therapy

Stress Management

Asperger's Syndrome

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused

Attachment-based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brett Collins

Hi there, I'm Brett! Sometimes oppression can feel like depression. Join me to discover ways to liberate yourself and your relationships from whatever is weighing you down. My focus Common goals of my clients are to heal from trauma, to strengthen coping skills, and/or to explore their various identities. As a Social Worker, I believe that therapy can be a tool for social justice and welcome clients who identify as Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, Kinky, and/or Poly. My approach I use a combination of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Attachment Theory. My approach is to collaborate with you to create practical and sustainable changes in your relationships, starting with your relationship to yourself. My communication style My communication style is relational, relaxed, and direct. Our work will start with me earning your trust and with detailed informed consent about treatment options and goals. Clients find me to be deeply empathetic while still encouraging growth and accountability. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to being a therapist started out in community mental health, with a specialization in Infant-Parent Mental Health. My work has evolved alongside the growth of my own children - who have been my greatest teachers - to include folks of all ages and life stages. It is an absolute honor to join a client on their healing journey. My goals for you You are always the expert on your life and my role/style is more like that of a consultant, offering tools and strategies for you to choose from. My clients often redefine their goals as their work evolves so I regularly ask for feedback and renew consent to ensure our work is collaborative and effective. Our first session Our first session is a relaxed opportunity to get to know each other - for me to learn about what you're goals are and for you to learn about who I am and how I work.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Boston University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1609050210

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What practice does Brett Collins work with?

Brett Collins works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Brett Collins?

Brett Collins frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brett Collins on their profile.