Loretta Collins (Begg) trained in mental health after a long career in sales.
01About Loretta
Loretta Collins (Begg) trained in mental health after a long career in sales. She holds an MD and an LCPC, and she brings four years of clinical experience in Maryland. Loretta uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions.
She focuses on building a real partnership with each person who seeks help. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she listens first, then works with people to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through recent struggles and trying small behavior changes between visits. Loretta has focused experience with substance use and co-occurring conditions. She has helped people managing addiction alongside mood disorders, trauma, eating-related issues, and anxiety.
She also supports work on anger, impulse control, and career-related stress. Other areas she addresses include caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and issues related to control and commitment. She also works with concerns like guilt, shame, and midlife uncertainty.
The approach is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to each person’s priorities. People can expect clear communication and a collaborative pace. Loretta aims to reduce stigma around mental health and treats psychological difficulties as real health matters.
She offers sessions in English and practices within Maryland.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC12064 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1295365567 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Loretta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- 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
Methods Loretta names
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04Online support
How client-centered work and CBT fit online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and meeting people where they are. In practice this means sessions begin with open conversation about what matters most, and the therapist follows the client’s lead to build goals and next steps. This approach helps when emotional support and understanding are the primary needs.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and short assignments to try between meetings. This method can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, addiction-related patterns, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That lets both parties decide whether to emphasize client-centered support, CBT techniques, or a mix of both in ongoing sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief updates or support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, to use a shorter format at work breaks, or to choose a non-camera option when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to match the approach and goals agreed on in the first sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, plus related concerns like body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses client-centered discussion and practical CBT techniques to work on thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
The therapist holds MD and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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