Heidi Collins, LMHC

Heidi Collins is a Florida-licensed mental health and addictions counselor with more than 12 years of clinical experience. She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential and is a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) - the LMHC denotes state licensure to practice mental health counseling and the CAP indicates specialized training in addiction treatment. Her work spans a broad range of concerns, including addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, family conflict, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and ADHD, as well as related issues such as attachment, body image, chronic illness and pain, co-occurring conditions, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems.

Her therapeutic manner is described as warm, caring, and interactive. Heidi’s Christian worldview shapes the lens through which she understands clients - she affirms each person’s dignity as made in the image of God while also acknowledging human brokenness due to sin. That perspective informs a practice grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance when clients bring forward painful or shameful material. Heidi emphasizes gentle holding of difficult material and tailors both conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs of each individual.

Clinically, her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and emotion-focused methods to address patterns of thought, motivation, and emotional experience. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers support and empowerment for those ready to pursue change. Heidi looks to understand the whole person and to collaborate on a treatment path that fits each client’s unique situation.