Shardae Collins, LICSW, LCSW
Therapist in Washington
Shardae Collins is a licensed clinical social worker who offers telehealth therapy to people living in Washington.
- Licensed inWashington, Nevada, Massachusetts, California
- License61119779, 10006-C, LICSW125098, 109957
- NPI 1538614953
- Experience6+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shardae
Shardae Collins is a licensed clinical social worker who offers telehealth therapy to people living in Washington. She focuses on helping clients notice their strengths and build on them. She speaks plain, direct language and creates space where people can talk without shame.
Shardae uses an approach that looks at a person’s life and relationships to understand how they cope. She leans on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral tools to help with thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and identity. Additional concerns supported include parenting strain, caregiver stress, abandonment, attachment issues, and challenges linked to adoption or foster care.
She also helps with career stress, anger, and coping with life changes. Sessions include practical skills such as mindfulness exercises, emotion regulation strategies from DBT, and structured thought work from CBT. EMDR is listed among the approaches she uses for trauma processing when appropriate.
The sessions are collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Shardae holds a Master of Arts and practices as an MA LICSW and CA LCSW. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Credentials
- LICSW (Washington)
- License 61119779 · expires April 2026
- LCSW (Nevada)
- License 10006-C · expires April 2026
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License LICSW125098 · expires April 2027
- LCSW (California)
- License 109957 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1538614953 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shardae lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shardae names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can use discussion and reflective exercises to identify those patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s goals and experience, giving time and space for the client to lead the conversation while the therapist offers empathic feedback and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching practical steps to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals and preferences and decide together whether attachment-focused exploration, skills from CBT or emotion-regulation strategies from DBT are the best fit. This collaborative decision making helps tailor sessions to what matters to the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is often used for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and practicing skills between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shardae often address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship struggles. The profile also notes work around parenting strain, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is direct, culturally relevant, trauma informed, and non-shaming. She combines attachment-focused work with client-centered listening and practical skills from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed social worker working with adults via telehealth. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports client goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MA LICSW and CA LCSW and practices with telehealth services for people living in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to listed availability.
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