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Loretta Collins (Begg), LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My name is Loretta Collins, and I am an LCPC in the state of Maryland. After a 25-year career in sales, I decided to return to school and get my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work from a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered methodology. Therapy is not one-sided but a partnership. My background is working with people suffering from substance use disorders and other dual diagnoses, including PTSD, MDD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, to name a few. One of the reasons I became a counselor was to stop the stigma of psychological health. Until we start referring to brain disorders on the same par with physical problems, psychological health will continue to be considered in a “less than” manner.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MD LCPC LC12064

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Loretta Collins (Begg). We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Loretta gives me some pretty good insight on my behavior and those whom I interact with. She has definitely stopped me from making some bad decision and told me why it wouldn't be good for me to act upon those decisions.

Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I enjoy talking to Loretta. She shows empathy and understanding. It's been a while since I've had someone in my life who would let me speak openly like this. Very appreciated.

Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Loretta is kind, compassionate and straight forward. She has helped me tremendously to get through enormous grief and loss. We are also working on trauma.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very thoughtful and caring therapist.

Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

She is the best.

Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

I’ve been working with Loretta for 4 months and my sessions with her have made a significant impact on helping me manage my anxiety. When I started speaking with her, I was really struggling and having multiple panic attacks throughout the week. I’ve made steady progress with Loretta during our weekly phone calls. There have been up and downs, of course, but she’s helped me to not dwell on things. This is my first time working with a therapist and I feel so fortunate to have been paired to work with Loretta. Highly recommend her!

Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions