![]() “For decades, Eileen Collins has been an explorer, educator, spokesperson, and champion for aerospace,” said a statement by NAA board chair, James Albaugh. Eileen Collins-NASA’s first woman space shuttle pilot and mission commander-has been named the 2022 recipient of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, the National Aeronautic Association announced Thursday. She can often be found repurposing antique furniture or trying out new recipes.Retired U.S. As someone who is eager to explore new self-care techniques, she understands the importance of setting time aside to recharge and staying creative. Eileen has a special interest in assisting clients in understanding the WHY and best intentions behind habits and behaviors.Ī South Jersey native, Eileen enjoys spending time with her family and animals. ![]() ![]() She views the human condition with compassion and understanding while embracing the multiplicity of our minds. She is passionate about supporting clients in developing self-advocacy skills so they can better educate their loved ones about their experiences and identify their preferred forms of support. Eileen guides her clients in deepening their connection to their own inner resources in hopes that more independence and confidence is formed through therapy.Įileen encourages clients to accept the status of their progress while continuing to develop the necessary coping mechanisms to resolve underlying issues. She is passionate about normalizing every person’s experience with mental health and works to decrease the stigma and shame related to those experiences. ![]() “You can’t use up creativity, the more you use the more you have.” – Maya Angelouĭrawing on strategies from psychological theories such as Internal Family Systems, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational interviewing, Eileen emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and believes every person has the capacity for personal growth and change. Eileen embraces the innate connection between the mind and body and how movement, nutrition, and sleep can affect one’s mental health. She is interested in supporting clients with presenting issues such as anxiety, and depression while understanding the root cause of these issues. She is a trauma informed therapist who is passionate about supporting clients who have experienced various forms of trauma throughout their lifespan. Eileen uses Art Therapy as a complement to other evidenced-based therapeutic interventions.Įileen enjoys working with adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with an interest in deepening their understanding of themselves. Art, as well as other creative means, has the potential to assist us in discovering otherwise ignored thoughts and feelings. Eileen has completed additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills and methods, Polyvagal Theory and practice, and Mindfulness based Stress reduction (MBSR) interventions including breathwork and meditation.Įileen uses her board-certification in Art Therapy to assist her clients in deeper learning and understanding. Eileen is a Level 1 trained IFS ( internal family systems) therapist and uses IFS theory and concepts as a core part of her therapeutic framework. She received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling at Drexel University in 2016.
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