- CBT focused
- Practical skill building
- Relational support
About Jon
Jon Collings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change how they think and how they feel. He draws on nearly three decades of clinical experience to support those facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. He also offers help around codependency and issues common to young adults.
He explains how thoughts shape emotions and choices, and then works with clients to shift those thoughts so behavior and mood follow. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building that can be used outside the room. Jon blends CBT with psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that began earlier in life and how they show up now.
His background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee. He holds an LCSW in Missouri and has been practicing for 27 years. Over that time he has worked with a wide range of concerns and age groups, with particular attention to relational problems and parenting struggles.
In sessions clients can expect goal-focused work that looks at current thoughts and behaviors alongside deeper personal history when useful. He aims to help people build tools they can use long after therapy ends. If you want straightforward, practical therapy rooted in understanding where patterns come from, he offers that combination of approaches.
To begin, people are invited to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows based on the therapist's availability and the site's process.
How CBT and Psychodynamic Work Online
Jon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas in a straightforward way. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or depression. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that began earlier in life so clients better understand why they repeat the same reactions today.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skill practice, deeper insight, or a mix of both.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy days and keeping therapy consistent during life changes. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around school, work, or family schedules and lets people continue momentum when travel or relocation occurs.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, coping with life changes, codependency, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behavior, combined with psychodynamic ideas to understand longer-standing patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience as a psychotherapist, working across many presenting problems and age ranges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does his pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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