Markela Collins, LMSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Markela Collins

Focus areas

Anger Management

Bullying

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Markela Collins

Markela Collins, LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker | Mental Health First Responder I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker and Mental Health First Responder committed to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in Mental Health and Substance Misuse, along with an Administrative Leadership certificate. My professional experience spans over seven years and includes providing trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, intensive outpatient group services, and skill-building support to children, adolescents, and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I believe in creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful, sustainable change. Before becoming a clinician, my early involvement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the community action team for a local radio station deepened my passion for social justice and advocacy—values that continue to guide my work today. Currently, I serve as a board member of TruePer, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline through mentoring, coaching, and creative therapeutic arts. My mission is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives through mental health awareness, recovery, and resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Prenuptial Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Prenuptial Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Emora Health

Education and training

The University of Texas at Arlington, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1679290340

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What practice does Markela Collins work with?

Markela Collins works with Emora Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Markela Collins?

Markela Collins frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Markela Collins on their profile.