Marin Family Counseling: Debra Collins, MFT
"Shining a Light on Possibilities"
If we need help with our taxes, we see a tax advisor. If we have an unexplained pain, we call our doctor. Yet it is so difficult for so many of us to seek advice or counsel on more personal issues.
Many people experience personal, financial and relationship difficulties. They may be struggling to perform at their best in a work environment. Or there may be fighting and tension at home. Perhaps the kids are not living up to their potential at school. Suddenly life has become unmanageable. Many of us have learned that as adults we should have the ability to handle difficulties without asking for help from others. We may feel ashamed and guilty, or simply overwhelmed with the sheer amount of issues and tasks that arise in a day.
It's easy to overlook the fact that an outside perspective could be the key to finding practical solutions that lead to better coping strategies and a more balanced life.
As a therapist with over a decade of experience Debra has the tools, the experience and the expertise to collaborate with you and "shine a light on your possibilities." She helps you to create more fulfilling work, home and family relationships by supporting you in discovering new approaches to life's difficult emotions and transitions. Debra works with individuals and families with either short- term solution focused, or long-term insight oriented therapy approaches.
Debra has a deep and intuitive understanding of the process of making life better. She works alongside adult individuals on a wide range of issues including: relationship difficulties, job stress, life transitions, grief and loss, chronic illness, depression or anxiety.
She also specializes in children's issues including: temperament, behavior, school performance and motivation. She teaches parenting skills such as: understanding child development, parenting styles and positive discipline.
Debra also has a great deal of experience in assisting families through major life adjustments such as divorce, blended families, births, deaths, moves, trauma, chronic or life threatening illness and addiction.
Debra works with her clients to cut through the complicated and help reveal the steps towards having a fulfilling and rewarding life.
