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Collin McShirley, LMFT

Compassionate LMFT for anxiety and life changes
  • Client-centered care
  • Anxiety and stress focus
  • Coaching and transitions

About Collin McShirley

Collin McShirley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 9 years of clinical experience. She seeks to meet people where they are, offering full presence and respect for each person’s knowledge of their own life and the factors that have led them to seek support.

She specializes in anxiety and supports work with stress, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, grief, intimacy-related issues, career matters, depression, and coaching. Additional focus areas include cancer and caregiver stress, codependency, forgiveness, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Therapy is provided in English.

Grounded in a client-centered approach, she emphasizes cultivating a curious and accepting relationship with each person while offering witness and support. Collin values strengths, accompanies individuals through struggle, and helps deepen their relationships with themselves and others.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

GriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional Focus Areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyForgivenessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Collin McShirley have?

Collin McShirley has 9 years of experience.

Is Collin McShirley a licensed therapist?

Yes. Collin McShirley holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 94172.

In which languages does Collin McShirley provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Collin McShirley located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Collin McShirley as my therapist?

You can work with Collin McShirley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Collin McShirley work with international clients?

Yes, Collin McShirley works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Collin McShirley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit For You?

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One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable: through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Licensed professionals provide care through remote sessions, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they would like a different fit.

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