About

Lacresha "Cresha" Collins, LMFT, is a California clinician who brings five years of hands-on clinical experience and more than a decade of lived experience walking with people through real struggles. Her practice emphasizes cultural sensitivity and respect, with an orientation toward collaborative work that centers each person’s story and goals.

She specializes in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and LGBT-related issues. In addition to these areas, her work frequently addresses attachment challenges, body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.

Collins describes her therapeutic style as warm, real, and interactive. She blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches and adapts interventions to fit each person’s background and objectives. She frames help-seeking as a sign of strength and offers tools, insight, and support for those ready to pursue 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)

Remote therapy with an integrative approach



Lacresha "Cresha" Collins offers online sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to connect with clients from their own settings. Sessions are presented in an interactive format and tailored to the concerns the person brings, whether that involves patterns in relationships, stress and anxiety, or processing past hurts.

She commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring themes and relational histories, and humanistic principles that emphasize respect, empathy, and the client’s capacity for self-directed growth. These approaches are explained in clear language and applied to the goals the client wants to set.

This combination can suit people who prefer a collaborative process that blends practical tools with deeper exploration. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences for how to meet and engage.

How many years has Cresha Collins been practicing?

This profile notes five years of clinical experience.

What are her credentials and license details?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 157539.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile indicates she practices in English.

Where is she located?

She practices in California.

What ways can clients work with her remotely?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. The profile specifies she is not accepting international clients.

How is cost structured?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

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