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Kiesha Collins

Therapist(She/Her/Ella)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Kiesha Collins — licensed clinical therapist, trauma specialist, and fellow neurodiverse human. If you've ever Googled "why do I feel like this" at 2am, spiraled trying to figure out why certain things hit so much harder than they should, or wondered if your nervous system missed the memo on "calm" — you're in the right place. I specialize in complex trauma (CPTSD) and have a particular passion for working with neurodivergent, quirky, and out-of-the-box thinkers — people whose brains are wired for depth, intensity, and feeling everything fully. My approach weaves together EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE)— because healing the whole person means honoring both the mind and the body. Your story, your body, your pace. All identities welcome, always.

My approach to therapy

My approach is simple: meet you exactly where you are and help you get where you want to go. No cookie-cutter treatment plans, no one-size-fits-all homework. Healing isn't linear — and honestly, for neurodivergent minds, it rarely looks like the textbooks describe. My approach honors that. I bring curiosity, creativity, and deep compassion to every session as we untangle the stories your nervous system has been holding, challenge the patterns that keep you stuck, and reconnect you with your own inner wisdom. We engage the whole person here — mind, body, and everything in between — because the kind of transformation that actually sticks lives in your nervous system, not just your mindset.

What you can expect from me

From the moment we connect, you can expect to feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. Our first session is a soft landing — a chance to share your story at your own pace, without pressure or pretense. I'll bring curiosity, warmth, and yes, probably some humor, because I believe the therapeutic relationship works best when it feels human. Together we'll begin mapping out what healing looks like for you specifically — your goals, your pace, your way. You'll leave knowing you've taken one of the most courageous steps of your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Northern Arizona University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado, Arizona), CMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (Utah)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Transpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    1110 West Elliot Road 1257
    Tempe, AZ 85284
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