Ainsley Trued-Collins is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns.
01About Ainsley
Ainsley Trued-Collins is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes and health-related challenges. Her work includes issues tied to aging, chronic illness or cancer, and concerns around purpose and isolation.
Ainsley brings 11 years of experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed professional counselor. She listens first to learn what each person wants from therapy.
Background and approach
Then she and the client choose practical steps that fit those goals. Sessions are straightforward and respectful. Ainsley uses clear language and welcomes questions and feedback along the way.
She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and offers guidance rather than directives. Her practice uses a mix of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral approaches, adapted to each person’s situation. She explains options and helps people try methods that may ease symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Ainsley focuses on small, doable changes that add up over time. She helps people refine coping skills, improve communication, and find meaning after loss or during chronic illness. Her tone is calm and steady, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and purpose.
To begin, she asks about current concerns and priorities, then develops a plan together. The aim is practical progress that fits each person’s life and schedule.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-10715 · expires October 2026
- LCPC (Kansas)
- License LCPC 04035 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1356584684 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online care
Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral techniques that look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. This approach teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking and building new routines.She also draws on problem-focused strategies that break larger issues into manageable steps. These techniques can help with parenting challenges, coping with illness, and navigating life changes by setting clear goals and small experiments to test what works.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to try methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. If one technique doesn't fit, it is adjusted or another path is tried until a better match is found.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in more often and keep momentum between sessions. These options make therapy flexible and easier to use alongside work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Ainsley address in sessions?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and life changes. Additional focuses include aging issues, cancer and chronic illness, communication problems, loneliness, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, honest, and respectful. She listens first, welcomes questions, and works collaboratively to set goals and choose approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience working with individuals on a range of concerns related to health, loss, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds Kansas and Arizona counseling credentials: KS LCPC and AZ LPC, and her practice is based in Kansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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