Ainsley Trued-Collins
Kansas and Arizona licensed counselor for grief, anxiety, parenting
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About
Ainsley Trued-Collins is a counselor licensed in Kansas and Arizona (LCPC, LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and life transitions, and offers additional focus on aging and geriatric issues, cancer, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, communication difficulties, and women's issues. Her practice attends to the interaction between medical concerns and emotional well-being when relevant to a person’s goals.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client directs the path and Ainsley supports progress toward identified goals. Her style is open and respectful, and she encourages questions and feedback so that clients can understand the methods being used. Her work draws on multiple approaches and theories, including cognitive behavioral therapy, which she will discuss and adapt with each person.
Those interested in working together can expect a conversation about goals at the start of the relationship and ongoing review of how sessions are helping. Ainsley emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of meaning and purpose when those topics arise.
- Location:
- Kansas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: KS LCPC LCPC 04035, AZ LPC LPC-10715
- NPI Number: 1356584684
- License: LPC (Arizona), LCPC (Kansas)
Remote counseling and collaborative planning
Ainsley offers online sessions that aim to mirror the collaborative, goal-oriented work she does in person. She describes therapy as a partnership in which the client sets the direction and she serves as a supportive guide. Early sessions typically focus on clarifying goals and selecting approaches that fit the client’s preferences and concerns. One documented approach Ainsley uses is cognitive behavioral therapy, explained in straightforward terms and applied to patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or depression. She also takes an integrative, client-centered stance that combines practical skill-building with exploration of life purpose, communication, and adjustment to medical or life changes. That flexibility allows sessions to center on problem-solving, coping strategies, or deeper meaning work according to what the client wants. Online meetings can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients who prefer a guided, goal-focused process and collaboration about techniques and insights may find this format a good match.What is Ainsley Trued-Collins's professional background?
She has 11 years of experience as a counselor, supporting clients with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Ainsley holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed as KS LCPC LCPC 04035 and AZ LPC LPC-10715.
Which languages does she work in?
This profile indicates she conducts work in English.
Where is she based?
Her listed location is Kansas.
How can clients connect for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her services.