Lacresha "Cresha" Collins
Warm, culturally sensitive therapy for lasting change
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About
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 5 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Her work is shaped by a commitment to serving diverse and often underserved communities, including urban populations and the LGBTQIA+ community, with care that is culturally sensitive and grounded in respect.
She works with clients facing identity struggles, parenting challenges, and career shifts, and she also supports trauma survivors and individuals who have experienced emotional abuse. In therapy, Cresha helps clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen their sense of voice and choice, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her style is warm, genuine, and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration rather than judgment. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and rational-emotive therapy, and tailors the process to each client’s background, goals, and lived experience. Cresha views seeking support as a sign of strength and focuses on helping clients develop insight and practical tools that support meaningful change.
She works with clients facing identity struggles, parenting challenges, and career shifts, and she also supports trauma survivors and individuals who have experienced emotional abuse. In therapy, Cresha helps clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen their sense of voice and choice, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her style is warm, genuine, and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration rather than judgment. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and rational-emotive therapy, and tailors the process to each client’s background, goals, and lived experience. Cresha views seeking support as a sign of strength and focuses on helping clients develop insight and practical tools that support meaningful change.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 157539
- NPI Number: 1336656974
- License: LMFT (California)
Evidence-Based Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and often incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new skills that can support day-to-day coping with stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.She also draws from psychodynamic therapy, which helps clients explore how earlier experiences and relationship patterns can influence current emotions and choices. This approach can be especially useful for people navigating identity questions, relationship concerns, and repeating cycles they want to change. Humanistic therapy is another part of her work, emphasizing empathy, personal values, and self-acceptance so clients can show up more fully and authentically in their lives.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cresha works collaboratively with each client to shape therapy around individual goals, preferences, and cultural context, adjusting the focus as needs evolve over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility without sacrificing connection. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and they can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between appointments. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from a comfortable setting.
How much experience does Lacresha "Cresha" Collins have?
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins has 5 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through concerns like stress, anxiety, relationships, and trauma-related challenges.
Is Lacresha "Cresha" Collins a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lacresha "Cresha" Collins is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California. License number: CA LMFT 157539.
In which languages does Lacresha "Cresha" Collins provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lacresha "Cresha" Collins located?
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins is located in California.
How can I work with Lacresha "Cresha" Collins as my therapist?
You can work with Lacresha "Cresha" Collins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Lacresha "Cresha" Collins work with international clients?
No. Lacresha "Cresha" Collins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lacresha "Cresha" Collins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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 pricing and 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.