Dr. Elaine Collins

Couples know that being in a relationship isn’t always easy, and communication issues, betrayal, loss of trust, and lack of intimacy can lead to anxiety, anger, and resentment. You may start questioning your relationship, and begin wondering if things can get back on track. Please call or text me, or fill out the form below -- I have provided marriage counseling and relationship therapy to many couples over the past several years, and have helped them work through a variety of communication and relationship issues.

Marriage Counseling.
Communication Issues.
Couples Counseling.

How I Can Help

Marriage Counseling

Are you finding it more difficult to effectively communicate with your partner??
Has trust been broken in your relationship due to infidelity or betrayal??
Is there a lack of physical and emotional intimacy in your relationship?
Are you experiencing emotional, verbal, or physical abuse in your relationship?
Do you feel disconnected from your partner or dissatisfied with your relationship?

Family Therapy

Do you experience frequent conflicts or misunderstandings within your family?
Are there parent-child relationship issues?
Are you struggling with integrating family members from previous relationships?
Are you navigating the challenges of divorce or separation as a family?
Do you need help in establishing clear expectations and responsibilities within the family?

Grief Counseling

Are you struggling with the emotional pain associated with divorce or loss of a loved one?
Are you facing significant life changes or transitions as a result of a traumatic event?
Do you look in the mirror and wonder what happened to the person looking back at you?
Are you experiencing strained relationships or conflicts with others due to your grief?
Do certain triggers or reminders consistently intensify your feelings of grief?

An Introduction

Hello, I’m Dr Elaine Collins, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), certified by the State of Arizona and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. I am also a Transition Specialist and Certified Guided Imagery Therapist who has successfully counseled and coached hundreds of couples, individuals, families, and corporate executives.

The tools I teach focus on effective communication, releasing negative emotions caused by stress and conflict, as well as teaching relaxation and coping techniques to achieve optimum mental and physical health.

I serve on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS). IAS is a non-profit organization providing mental health and continuing educational services and workshops for schools, churches, agencies, shelters, and communities.

My private practice provides marriage counseling and relationship therapy throughout the East Valley. I look forward to serving you.

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What Clients Are Saying

Thank You Dr. Collins for all you have done for me and my wife! When my wife set up the appointment to come see you, I did not want to come. We had been to counseling in the past and I always walked out feeling worse about myself and my marriage and very beat up. Your “Positive Marriage Program” approach to therapy saved our marriage. I looked forward to coming to sessions. Not only has it saved our marriage, I feel that I know and understand more about myself and personally am a much happier person. Thank You Again!

Scottsdale, AZAnonymous Couple

Dr. Collins saved our marriage! We stopped texting when we were angry, and learned how to argue effectively. We stopped bringing up everything from our 6 years of marriage that made us feel misunderstood and focused on bringing up one thing at a time to resolve.

Newport Beach, CAAnonymous Couple

When my husband and I went in to see Dr. Collins, I was done with our marriage and just wanted someone to confirm it. After the first 4 sessions, I started to look at myself and my marriage in a different way. Dr. Collins worked with some old wounds we both had that triggered strong reactions that caused us to shut down to one another. Once we addressed and looked at the real issues we were able to communicate for the first time in a long time. Thank you, Dr. C., for sticking with us!

Chandler, AZAnonymous Couple

My wife and I were married for 15 years and had grown tired of having the same arguments over and over again and neither one of us was feeling very loved or appreciated. I was ready to move on and find some peace in my life. I talked with Dr. Collins and within a few weeks we were working on some core issues that were causing the arguments and began to understand that each of us felt loved in a different way. We both have worked at understanding our needs and communicating them to each other which has given our marriage a whole new life. Thank you, Dr. Collins.

Gilbert, AZAnonymous Couple

When we came to counseling with Dr. Collins, I was an emotional mess. My wife of 30 years told me she wanted a divorce. I thought I was going to the session to have help ending our marriage. After the first session we walked out with tools and an action plan to give our marriage. A chance before we divorced. After using the tools, we began to communicate and hear each other and reconnected emotionally. Our sessions with Dr. Collins saved our marriage and transformed our lives. Dr. Collins we owe so much to you. Thank You!

Mesa, AZAnonymous Couple

Dr. Collins, I can’t thank you enough for saving my marriage! We were well on our way to walking the pathway to ending our 15-year marriage. I never thought after my infidelity my wife would ever forgive me. Your process of getting us to go deeper into suppressed emotions that was causing us to disconnect allowed us to express ourselves and reconnect on a whole different level. We are so blessed we found you!