Dr. Rio Collins / Myinnerchat

Dr. Rio Collins is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical psychologist who believes that the best therapy begins with genuine listening, enabling clients to feel deeply understood and known. Throughout her 38 years of practice, she has cultivated an approach that encourages clients to develop their inner awareness of emotions, thinking patterns, and interpersonal processes. Dr. Collins provides a supportive environment where she neutrally observes her clients, guiding them to adopt the same non-judgmental perspective towards themselves. Together, they work to transform vague desires and latent dreams into actionable goals and tangible tools for change. Dr. Collins is proficient in a diverse range of therapeutic methods, including Ericksonian/clinical hypnotherapy, inter-generational family systems, gestalt therapy, EMDR, Gottman Marital Therapy, complementary health/somatic practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodrama, Rolfing, and mindfulness. Additionally, she offers life coaching to further support her clients' journeys. Her website addresses various concerns such as anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, grief, relationships, boundaries, shame, addictions, integrity, and emotions. Dr. Collins believes that effective communication of emotions is not typically taught to children, and she aims to empower her clients to navigate their unique emotional landscapes with clarity and confidence.