Sharaya “Rae” Wallace-Collins, LPC, LPCMH, ACS
Licensed Professional Counselor | New Jersey and Delaware
She/Her/Hers
Focus Areas
- Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Trauma and Childhood Trauma
- Grief and Bereavement
- Relationship Challenges
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem and Identity
- Burnout and Stress Management
- Boundary Setting
- Personal Growth
- Stress & Burnout
- Relationship & Communication Issues
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
Insurance
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Insurance
Education
- Master of Science (MS) Capella University, 2020
Clientele
- Adults (26–64)
- Seniors (65+)
- Care Type
- Individual Therapy
Languages
- English
Experience
- Experience across private practice, outpatient and community-based behavioral health, crisis services, and clinical leadership.
Approach
I believe in creating a collaborative, affirming space where you can gain insight, build practical skills, and create meaningful change that aligns with who you are and how you want to live. My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I strive to meet you where you are, honoring your experiences, strengths, and goals while helping you explore what may be keeping you from moving forward.
I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we can explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and behaviors while identifying patterns that may no longer serve you. My goal is to help you develop coping strategies that feel realistic, practical, and sustainable in your everyday life.
I am particularly passionate about helping adults navigate life transitions, reconnect with their sense of self, establish healthier boundaries, and improve their relationships. Whether you are managing anxiety, processing grief or trauma, feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, or working through questions about identity and direction, I want therapy to be a place where you feel heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.
My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel safe enough to be honest with yourself, explore difficult experiences, and recognize your own strengths. I aim to balance compassion and support with practical tools and thoughtful reflection so you can move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Experience
I bring a broad range of experience to my work as a therapist, having supported adults across private practice, outpatient, crisis, and community-based behavioral health settings. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, major life transitions, and periods of feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves.
My background also includes clinical supervision and behavioral health leadership, experiences that have strengthened my appreciation for the importance of feeling truly heard, understood, and supported. These roles have informed my approach to therapy and reinforced my belief that effective care should recognize each person’s individual circumstances, strengths, and goals.
I draw from evidence-based and strengths-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, helping them develop insight, strengthen coping skills, navigate relationships, and work through challenges with greater confidence.
I bring warmth, authenticity, humor when appropriate, and a practical approach to the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward where they want to be.
