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Collins Counseling consists of 12 licensed counselors providing online sessions in for clients in Ala

Providing individual and couples counseling for adults and adolescents. Psychotherapeutic Treatment for the following:

Anxiety Disorders
• general anxiety • panic • phobias

Mood Disorders
• depression • bipolar disorders

Chronic Pain Issues

Grief Counseling

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Eating Disorders
• anorexia • bulimia • binge eating

Trauma Disorders
• posttraumatic stress disorder • adjustment disorders
• survivors of sexual abuse or domestic violence

Therapy for S*x & Gender Issues

Transgender Issues / Gender Identity
Gay, Le***an, Bisexual Issues, Q***r & Questioning Issues

S*xual Addiction
po*******hy, cybersex, compulsive sexual behaviors

S*x Therapy:
Affairs • Asexuality • B**M • Communication Problems • Compulsive S*xual Behavior • Couples Counseling • Cross-Dressing • Delayed Ej*******on • Desire • Erectile Difficulties • Exhibitionism • Fetishes of All Types • Gaps in S*xual Desire • Gender Identity •Infidelity • Kink • Libido Concerns • No S*x / Low S*x Relationships • Open Relationships • Or**sm Difficulties • Paraphilic Disorders including Pe******ia • Polyamory • Premature Ej*******on

Court-ordered Treatment & Evaluations:

Substance Abuse • Anger Management • S*xual Offenses

10/28/2026

Being good in a crisis doesn't mean the crisis leaves no mark.

First responders are trained to stay focused when everyone else is overwhelmed. But the body can remain keyed up long after the call ends. That strain may show up as trouble sleeping, replaying scenes, irritability, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected at home.

Those reactions aren't weakness or proof that you can't do the job. They may be signs that you've been carrying more than you can process alone.

Sa’Mya Jones, ALC, works with first responders and other professionals who are repeatedly exposed to crisis. Sa’Mya is supervised by Melinda Rader, LPC-S. https://collinscounseling.org/counselors/

10/27/2026

You don't have to hit rock bottom before asking for help.

Substance use doesn't have to cost you your job, your relationships, or everything you've worked for before it's worth addressing. Amy Bauer, LICSW, explains why getting support earlier can give you a chance to look at what's happening, understand your options, and make changes before things reach a crisis point.

If you need to talk to someone about substance use, Amy is currently accepting clients in Fairhope and via telehealth throughout Alabama.

https://collinscounseling.org/counselors/

10/25/2026

Remember when sour candy became the internet's go-to panic attack hack? Turns out, there's psychology behind it.

A strong sour taste can pull your attention away from spiraling thoughts and give you something immediate and concrete to focus on. This is called sensory grounding: using what you can sense right now to reconnect with the present moment.

It isn’t a cure or a replacement for treatment. But sometimes, a small coping tool can help you through an intense moment.

(And this one fits in your pocket.)

10/23/2026

OCD is often used as shorthand for being clean, organized, or extremely particular. But OCD isn't a personality quirk. It’s a mental health condition built around a cycle of obsessions and compulsions.

An obsession is an unwanted thought, image, or urge that creates distress. A compulsion is what someone feels driven to do in response—like checking, avoiding, seeking reassurance, or mentally reviewing the thought.

The compulsion brings temporary relief. But that relief reinforces the cycle, making the urge to repeat it stronger the next time the obsession appears. Breaking the cycle means learning that the discomfort can pass without answering the obsession with a compulsion.

When an intrusive thought or urge appears, try naming it instead of solving it: “That’s an obsession. I don't have to figure it out right now.” Then return to what you were doing.

If this cycle consumes significant time or changes how you live, professional support from our counselors can help.https://collinscounseling.org/contact/

10/21/2026

Court-ordered treatment can come with a lot of questions. What do you need to do? Who needs documentation? Where do you start?

Amy Bauer, LICSW, has years of experience helping clients navigate this process, including assessments, treatment recommendations, and coordination with parole officers or aftercare services when needed.
In this video, Amy explains how she can help you understand what comes next and find the appropriate level of support.

If you've been court-ordered to substance use treatment, Amy is currently accepting clients in Fairhope and via telehealth throughout Alabama.

https://collinscounseling.org/counselors/

10/19/2026

Two offices, one goal: making it easier to show up for yourself.

Find us in Fairhope or Mobile, Alabama, for in-person counseling. https://collinscounseling.org/contact/

10/18/2026

There's a difference between 'I don't want to' and 'I can't seem to start, even though I want to.'

The second one has a name: task paralysis, and it's a real part of ADHD for a lot of people. It's not about motivation. You can want something badly and still feel stuck at the starting line.

If that sounds like you, try these tricks the next time you feel stuck.

10/16/2026

What can you expect in your first therapy session? Will your counselor be able to help with your specific needs? What if you don't like it?

Starting therapy can be scary, but we're here to help. Joyce Barber, LPC, breaks it down and shares what you need to know about counseling at Collins Counseling & Associates.

10/14/2026

When someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you may need support, too. It can be difficult to know what to say, when to step in, or how to help without making the situation worse.

Amy Bauer, LICSW, works not only with people struggling with substance use, but also with the family members and friends who care about them. In this video, she explains how counseling can help you navigate your role while taking care of yourself, too.

Amy is currently accepting clients in Fairhope and via telehealth throughout Alabama.

https://collinscounseling.org/counselors/

10/12/2026

Creative right brain or logical left brain? The answer is… neither.

Some brain functions lean more heavily on one hemisphere, but neuroscientists have debunked the idea that creativity and logic live on separate sides of your brain. Writing a song takes language and planning. Solving a problem can take imagination. Your two sides aren't competing; they're constantly communicating.

So, don't let the label shrink you. You aren't half a brain. You have range.

Kind of takes the pressure off that whole 'I'm not a math person' thing, doesn't it?

Address

1340 Sledge Drive
Mobile, AL
36606

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12514733410

Website

http://www.collinscounseling.org/

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