About Me
GET TO KNOW ME A BIT MORE
Hi, I'm Ciara Collier-Thomas.
I believe that healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My passion is helping women navigate life's most challenging seasons, including trauma, anxiety, birth trauma, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, divorce, grief, and other significant life transitions.
My Approach
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma informed. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you, identifying practical tools and meaningful insights that support lasting healing and growth.
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. I draw from evidence based, trauma informed modalities to support your unique needs, pace, and goals, including:
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support processing of trauma and distressing experiences
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapy to support understanding of emotional parts and inner experience
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to build tools for emotional regulation, grounding, and coping strategies
Experience and Specialization
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, postpartum support, substance use treatment, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the resilience people carry, even during their most difficult moments. My specialized training allows me to provide focused support for trauma recovery and maternal mental health.
Beyond the Office
When I'm not working with clients, you'll likely find me spending time with my family, planning my next beach getaway, listening to a podcast, or enjoying a good movie. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, I understand firsthand how life's many roles and responsibilities can impact our emotional well-being. My goal is simple: to help you reclaim your strength, rediscover your resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and hope.
Credentials
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW S), Alabama
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Tennessee
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Registered Telehealth Provider, Florida
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Approved Clinical Supervisor for Alabama and Tennessee
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Trained EMDR Therapist
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Trained in Perinatal Mental Health
I believe healing happens at your pace, not through pressure or expectation. In our work together, your emotional safety and sense of control will always come first.
We will move gently with your nervous system, building stability before diving into deeper healing work.