Collin McShirley, LMFT

Therapist in California

Therapist focused on building confidence and coping skills

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9 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

client-centered care
anxiety and stress
self-esteem focus

About Collin

Collin McShirley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people build confidence and handle everyday pressures. She aims to meet each person where they are and supports them as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Collin centers her work on compassion and respect for a person's own strengths and experience.

Collin draws on nine years of clinical experience and emphasizes a collaborative, person-focused approach. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way of self-esteem, relationships, and work life.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a California LMFT license. Collin blends client-centered methods with coaching techniques to tackle anxiety, stress, grief, and issues around intimacy and career change.

People come to Collin for support with self-esteem, depression, social anxiety, and the strain that comes from caregiving or cancer-related stress. She also addresses codependency, compassion fatigue, forgiveness, and self-love in clear, step-by-step conversations.

In sessions she helps clients set realistic goals, practice new ways of thinking about themselves, and build everyday habits that support confidence. The work is paced to each person, with attention to practical tools and real-life application.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy places the person's experience at the center of each session. The therapist offers presence, reflection, and empathy while helping clients name their needs and strengths. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, addressing relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

Collin also incorporates coaching-minded conversations that focus on practical goals and steps. These conversations help with managing anxiety, planning career moves, and reducing caregiver fatigue by breaking larger problems into manageable actions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Collin will work with the client to identify what feels most helpful, adjust techniques over time, and set clear goals together. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant to their priorities.

Together these options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Grief Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependency ForgivenessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Collin supports people facing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. She also works with grief, career challenges, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver or cancer-related stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping clients try practical steps to feel more confident and cope better.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings and independent practice roles prior to this listing.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and is a California LMFT.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.