Deleishia Haliburton-Collins , LMSW

Deleishia Haliburton-Collins is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, a credential that reflects graduate-level social work training and supervised clinical practice.

Her approach centers on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are the foundation for change. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, build motivation, and develop practical skills for managing difficult emotions and improving relationships. Deleishia recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage, and she aims to offer steady support and respectful guidance as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Whether addressing conflict in relationships, managing anger, or rebuilding self-confidence, she focuses on empowering clients to use their strengths to meet current challenges. Her practice emphasizes warmth, active listening, and practical strategies tailored to each person's needs, pace, and priorities.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Deleishia draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and set goals. This approach helps when people want to explore their values, strengthen self-awareness, and build confidence at their own pace.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more effective thinking and coping strategies. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, anger, and challenges in relationships by focusing on concrete skills and behavioral change.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she offers, introducing simple awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. This approach can complement work on stress, anger, and self-esteem by helping clients stay present and respond more intentionally.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deleishia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.