Teen Therapy in Kansas City, MO
with Tim Collins,
Licensed Professional Counselor
My experience includes spending 6 years working in teen treatment centers. I know how therapy can help just about everything that comes up in their world.
Do you worry your teen is struggling and you’re not sure how to help?
Are conversations turning into fights or shut-downs?
Are they feeling isolated, misunderstood, or unheard?
They may be facing challenges at school, in friendships, or figuring out who they are. Repeating patterns and miscommunication can make even small issues feel overwhelming. Therapy helps.
Parents And Teens Come To Me With
School struggles
Identity exploration
Frequent conflict
Social isolation
Adoption or blended-family challenges
Anxiety
Lack of trust
My experience has taught me how to connect with teens and build trust so we can get to the root issue.
How Teen Therapy With Me Works
In separate sessions with parents and teens, I focus on building trust first, and showing teens I’m an advocate, not a parent in disguise.
Sessions are direct and solution-focused, giving concrete ways to handle problems outside the office. Together, we address conflicts, communication, and behavior patterns so change can happen quickly.
Modalities I Use
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Helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts; reduces stress and negative self-talk.
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Teaches problem-solving, emotional regulation, and behavior management.
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Strengthens parent-teen relationships and fosters trust.
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Keeps sessions goal-oriented and practical.
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Supports the whole family in addressing conflicts and improving communication.
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Helps process trauma and upsetting experiences; reduces triggers and stress responses.
Clear, Tangible Results
Find real ways to get your kid back
After Therapy With Me, Families Report
Understanding of behavior
More open communication
Stronger relationships
Improved social connections
Increased confidence
Better engagement with life
Having fun again
Working together creates momentum so your teen is supported, feels understood, and can see they're not alone.
About Tim Collins, LPC
I help teens and families move forward. My style is direct, pulling from practical strategies that actually work. Therapy with me is tailored for teens and their parents, focused on solutions, not just talking about the past.
Sessions are collaborative and hands-on. I coach teens on problem-solving, social connection, and self-awareness while guiding parents on how to support and advocate effectively.
Outside of therapy, I’m married with one child and a Golden Doodle named Nala. I played college baseball at Southwest Baptist University, enjoy reading fantasy and history, and try to play pickleball or make it to the gym when toddler life allows.
Availability: I work with clients in person in Kansas City and via Telehealth across Missouri.
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR Trained
Six Years Working With Families and Teens in Crisis
Former Residential Treatment Clinician
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll provide a referral.
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We’ll chat for 15 minutes to see if we’re a good match.
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We’ll build trust and start addressing challenges, focusing on concrete solutions.