At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180010520
- NPI
- 1104120716
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Goal-focused methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior change support
About Mankea
Mankea Collier is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, mood changes, and problems that get in the way of daily life. She uses practical, goal-focused methods so people can see progress between sessions.
Over 19 years, she has built a background in behavior-focused work and crisis response. She often blends approaches rather than relying on one method. That allows sessions to be shaped to the person’s needs and moment-to-moment goals.
Her practice draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change habits or stay motivated. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. Client-centered ideas guide how she listens and responds to each person.
Outside the talking work, she brings experience coordinating care and handling crises, which helps when life feels overwhelming. This practical skillset supports people navigating grief, trauma, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, and relationship or intimacy-related worries.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and task-oriented while keeping space for personal history. The goal is clearer choices, fewer intense reactions, and better everyday functioning. People who want a collaborative, focused approach that mixes motivation, thinking work, and supportive listening may find this style helpful.
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How therapeutic approaches translate online
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons for change. Online sessions can use this approach to set clear, doable goals and track progress over time.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In remote sessions that can mean using reflective listening and open questions to help someone feel heard and understood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practicing different skills. Online work often includes short exercises and homework between meetings to reinforce new habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the kinds of problems they bring. That may mean trying one approach first and adjusting as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support consistent follow-up, skill practice between visits, and a way to continue work after an in-person meeting when that suits the person. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
19+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related focus areas such as body image and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She blends Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, CBT and DBT techniques to set goals and build skills over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience, including extensive crisis work, case management, and coordination that inform how she supports people in and between sessions.
What credentials and where is she located?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices out of Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers