Christin is hands down the best therapist I've ever worked with, have not felt this stable in years

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geometry-shapes iconCoping Skills, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Grief, Anxiety
Online in VA
7 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Christin accepts 33 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medcost VA
Medicare VA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Christin

Christin A. Collier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in supporting individuals with dual diagnoses or co-occurring disorders, addiction issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, career issues, and adjustment concerns. Christin has over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, counseling individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, family concerns, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adjustment concerns. She has provided counseling in a variety of settings including inpatient detoxification, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient group therapy, family, and individual therapy. 

Christin completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wheelock College, which is now part of Boston University. Christin is certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is in the process of becoming trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy modalities. In 2015 she received an award for Outstanding Achievement and Service Excellence at Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health. She is a military spouse.

Christin’s goal is to help you find ways to cope, learn to move on, and learn how you can feel better. Her practice centers around a person-centered approach utilizing a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) modality. What this means is the focus is on the individual’s goals, needs, and ways to help promote change. Christin empowers people to find their coping skills. She utilizes motivational interviewing to work on goals that sometimes feel overwhelming. You have taken the step to look for help and that is brave. Let Christin help you find your voice and focus on moving forward. She will work with you to be compassionate to yourself and heal. 

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"As a trauma-informed therapist with a multicultural background, I understand how to empower people to find their voice. "

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Christin is wonderful, the Thriveworks team is responsive, and it is easy to book and rebook appointments.

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Best experience of my life!

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Christin is always phenomenal. She truly cares about me and I appreciate her.

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I appreciate her identifying my tells in my body language and helping me see them as well. She lets me talk through my experiences. She validates my experiences and has shed light ....

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Get to know Christin

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I met this amazing person when I was working at community hospital that brought joy and healing to people. They made their clients smile and helped people with grief. I thought, I want to do that. She was a Social Worker and inspired me with her kindness and genuine want to help her clients/patients.

What types of clients to you work with best?

I work well with adults, adolescents and people who have experienced changes.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Someone who is ready to work on their goals or someone who is not sure, but willing to give therapy a chance.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

It is not as scary to talk to a stranger that is trained as a therapist/counselor. You are not alone.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose Thriveworks as an opportunity to work with people through telehealth or in person.

Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?

I worked with a family that had communication issues. Adolescents who were not communicating their needs and adults who were unsure how to talk to each other. We worked on building those skills and saw an improvement in sleep, building relationships and finding how to fit back together.

What inspires you?

Music

What concerns you about the world?

We forget to be compassionate to each other.

How do you handle a day that you don’t want to get out of bed?

There's a song, Bill Weathers, "Lovely Day." If I'm having a rough day, this song can help me remember, I can and will get through this.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

The first session we work on understanding each other and what the goals are for therapy.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to get to know the person or begin too. I look for strengths and ways to building on those strengths.

What do you want to accomplish with a couple in their first session?

I want to understand their communication and what they view as the parts of their relations they enjoy and parts that they think they want to work on.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Women’s Issues, Divorce, Addiction, Life Transition, Relationships
ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Education and training

Years in practice
7 years
Graduating institute
Wheelock College in Boston
Graduating degree
Masters of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1093384000
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State of practiceVA
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License number0904012992
Practice location

Practice information

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Publications, Accomplishments & Awards

Service Excellence - October 2015, Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health

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