Chandler Collins (She/Her)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Portland DBT Institute and have used DBT skills throughout my clinical work. I incorporate mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients navigate intense emotions, cope with distress, strengthen relationships, and develop practical skills for creating meaningful change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) through Portland Psychotherapy and incorporate ACT throughout my clinical work. I help clients develop a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, practice acceptance and mindfulness, clarify what matters most to them, and take meaningful action aligned with their values.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

I incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their strengths, recognize what is already working, and build practical steps toward meaningful change. Rather than focusing solely on problems, I collaborate with clients to clarify their goals, explore existing resources and successes, and develop achievable solutions that support the life they want to create.

Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence

My approach to alcohol use and dependence is informed by both clinical experience and my own path to sobriety. I understand that recovery is deeply personal and looks different for everyone. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to explore the role alcohol plays, understand underlying needs and patterns, and help clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Child or Adolescent Issues

My career in mental health began as a child and family therapist, supporting children, teens, and their families through emotional and behavioral challenges, depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and crisis. I focus on building genuine, trusting relationships where young people feel respected and understood, while involving caregivers when appropriate to strengthen connection and support lasting change.

Depression

I support individuals experiencing depression, including feelings of hopelessness, disconnection, low motivation, and difficulty finding meaning or joy. I use approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with their values, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want to live.

Loss or Grief

I support individuals navigating grief and loss, whether from the death of a loved one, a major life transition, or another meaningful loss. My own experience navigating grief has deepened my understanding of how complex and nonlinear the process can be. I offer space to honor what has been lost, make room for difficult emotions, and find ways to carry grief while reconnecting with meaning and life.

Suicidal Ideation

I have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, from crisis intervention and safety planning to ongoing therapeutic care. I understand that suicidal thoughts can emerge when emotional pain feels overwhelming. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, creating space to talk openly about suicidality while building coping skills, strengthening supports, and working toward greater safety and hope.