Emily Collings, LCPC, LPC

Shira Collings (she/they) is a therapist who centers social justice and identity-affirming care in clinical work. They identify as feminist, neurodiversity-affirming, queer and trans-affirming, fat-affirming, and aligned with disability justice principles, and they focus on helping people connect with their core values while addressing the effects of both external and internalized oppression on well-being.

Shira specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, neurodiversity, grief and loss, and trauma. Their practice emphasizes supporting clients to reclaim agency and to heal patterns shaped by systemic and relational forces. The therapeutic stance is rooted in person-centered and feminist approaches, aiming to hold space for clients to reveal their authentic selves without shame or judgment.

In addition to those foundations, Shira has training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. They frequently weave in self-compassion practices, expressive arts, philosophical reflection, pop culture references, and skills for self-advocacy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Shira expresses gratitude for the chance to accompany people through change and healing and welcomes collaboration in the shared work toward liberation and wellbeing.