Emily Collings, LCPC, LPC
Affirming therapist focused on eating disorders and identity
- Eating disorder support
- Neurodiversity affirming
- Grief and trauma care
About Emily Collings
They are a feminist, neurodiversity-affirming therapist who centers queer and trans identities, fat acceptance, and disability justice in their work. With a focus on helping people build lives that reflect their core values, they support clients in healing from both external oppression and internalized harm that can undermine well-being. Their clinical interests include eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, neurodiversity, grief and loss, and trauma.
Grounded primarily in person-centered and feminist frameworks, they aim to offer a space where clients can show up as their full, authentic selves without shame or judgment. They also bring training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction into sessions, blending skills-based strategies with a compassionate, client-led stance. Therapeutic tools they often weave into treatment include self-compassion practices, expressive arts, philosophical reflection, pop culture references, and self-advocacy skills to help clients articulate needs and set healthier boundaries.
They hold LCPC and LPC credentials - both professional licenses for clinical counseling that reflect completed graduate training and supervised clinical hours. They approaches therapy collaboratively, honoring each person s expertise in their own life while offering practical skills and reflective space for growth. They welcome the opportunity to join someone on a path toward healing, empowerment, and greater alignment with values.
Grounded primarily in person-centered and feminist frameworks, they aim to offer a space where clients can show up as their full, authentic selves without shame or judgment. They also bring training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction into sessions, blending skills-based strategies with a compassionate, client-led stance. Therapeutic tools they often weave into treatment include self-compassion practices, expressive arts, philosophical reflection, pop culture references, and self-advocacy skills to help clients articulate needs and set healthier boundaries.
They hold LCPC and LPC credentials - both professional licenses for clinical counseling that reflect completed graduate training and supervised clinical hours. They approaches therapy collaboratively, honoring each person s expertise in their own life while offering practical skills and reflective space for growth. They welcome the opportunity to join someone on a path toward healing, empowerment, and greater alignment with values.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emily Collings have?
Emily Collings has 4 years of experience.
Is Emily Collings a licensed therapist?
Yes. Emily holds LCPC and LPC credentials. License details are NV LCPC CP5932-R and PA LPC PC016118.
In which languages does Emily Collings provide therapy?
Emily provides therapy in English.
Where is Emily Collings located?
Emily is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Emily Collings as my therapist?
You can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emily Collings work with international clients?
Emily does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emily Collings cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's experience and personal goals, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports authentic self-expression. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, exploring identity, and strengthening self-advocacy skills.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness with a validating therapeutic stance. DBT is often used to help people manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and improve relationships.
The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and the therapist adjusts methods over time based on what is most helpful for the client.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule care around daily life and to access support from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support suited to each individual's circumstances.