Charlene Collins

Family therapy involves including as many members of the present household in the treatment process. There are a variety of different systemic family therapy models that are drawn from in treatment such as Bowen's Family Systems and Attachment Theory, Satir Communication Model, and Strategic Family Therapy.

Relationship issues can be complex in that you are addressing both individual and collaborative concerns within a family system. Most couples come to me for help in repairing a broken connection, learning how to communicate in a healthy and effective way, and rebuilding trust and intimacy.

Attachment issues impact a large portion of the population as insecure attachment styles are developed in childhood. EFT techniques were created out of this theory and are often incorporated in my work with couples.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life.

I am a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. As a provider who is certified in Clinical Hypnosis, this is offered as a specialized and focused intervention for individuals for whom traditional talk therapy or other techniques may be ineffective.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a MS degree, I have been a couples and family therapist for over 5 years. Prior to that I worked in law enforcement as a police officer for over 9 years, which increased my skills in the area of communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and problem solving.