Elizabeth Collins LPC (See my Psychology Today Profile HERE)

Elizabeth is an experienced mental and emotional health counselor specializing in OCD, panic disorder, phobias and anxiety as well as trauma, PTSD and CPTSD due to a history of narcissistic abuse by a parent, child or close friend, coach, spouse, ministers, teachers or other trusted authority figures.

For OCD Elizabeth uses a Brainspotting set up specifically designed for OCD and inspired by the work of Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz as laid out in his book BRAIN LOCK. On completion of this approach clients report freedom from debilitating compulsions and the exhaustion of repetitive, unhelpful, thought loops.

For other issues Elizabeth uses a hybrid mix of psycho-education and insight oriented therapy, to gain clarity on past experiences and interpersonal dynamics and Brainspotting and IFS to reprocess and release traumatic impulses trapped in the body. When appropriate, EMDR is used to resolve specific intrusive memories. Upon completion of trauma therapy, clients report significant decreases or complete freedom from identified symptoms and maladaptive coping strategies; they report restored self confidence and freedom to participate in previously avoided social and work opportunities.

For clients who wish to continue working after achieving their original identified goals, focus shifts to more traditional forms of talk therapy and CBT. CBT process includes the development of effective communication, active listening, the steps to making effective requests and complaints, SMART goals, and creative problem solving.