{"id":3504,"date":"2024-06-24T21:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T21:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palomatherapy.com\/?post_type=provider&#038;p=3504"},"modified":"2026-10-12T22:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T22:07:24","slug":"nancy-paloma-collins","status":"publish","type":"provider","link":"https:\/\/palomatherapy.com\/es\/provider\/nancy-paloma-collins\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Nancy Paloma Collins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Nancy Paloma Collins is a\u00a0<strong>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Texas<\/strong>, an\u00a0<strong>AASECT Certified Sex Therapist<\/strong>, and a\u00a0<strong>Certified Imago Relationship Therapist<\/strong>. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, she brings more than a decade of clinical experience, cultural understanding, and genuine connection to her work with individuals, couples, and families.<\/p>\n<p>As the founder and clinical director of Paloma Therapy, Dr. Collins specializes in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Couples and relationship therapy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sex therapy and intimacy concerns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Couples Intensives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>EMDR Intensives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trauma and domestic violence recovery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s mental health<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Therapy for women CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Immigration evaluations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>LGBTQIA+ and culturally responsive therapy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Women, Leadership, and Relationships<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Collins works closely with\u00a0<strong>women CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving professionals<\/strong>\u00a0who are navigating the intersection of leadership, relationships, intimacy, and personal well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Many of her clients appear confident and successful professionally while privately struggling with\u00a0<strong>loneliness, relationship patterns, emotional disconnection, boundaries, intimacy, or the pressure of balancing a demanding career with love and family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Collins helps women better understand their emotional and relationship needs, communicate more effectively, and build fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their ambitions, identity, or sense of self.<\/p>\n<h3>Couples and Sex Therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Collins helps couples address\u00a0<strong>communication difficulties, recurring conflict, attachment patterns, trust, infidelity, sexual concerns, emotional disconnection, and changes in intimacy or desire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As an\u00a0<strong>AASECT Certified Sex Therapist<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Certified Imago Relationship Therapist<\/strong>, she creates a nonjudgmental environment where individuals and couples can discuss sexuality, intimacy, desire, and relationship concerns openly and safely.<\/p>\n<p>She also offers structured\u00a0<strong>Couples Intensives<\/strong>\u00a0for partners who want dedicated time to understand difficult patterns, repair their connection, and create meaningful change. Her work may incorporate\u00a0<strong>Imago Relationship Therapy, the Gottman Method, attachment-based interventions, and sex therapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Trauma Therapy and EMDR Intensives<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Collins has extensive experience supporting survivors of\u00a0<strong>domestic violence, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, crime, and other distressing life experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>She integrates\u00a0<strong>EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, attachment work, and other trauma-informed approaches<\/strong>\u00a0to help clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Collins also provides\u00a0<strong>EMDR Intensives<\/strong>, offering an extended and focused treatment format for clients who want to address trauma, distressing memories, negative beliefs, and emotional triggers.<\/p>\n<h3>Evaluaciones de inmigraci\u00c3\u00b3n<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Collins conducts culturally responsive\u00a0<strong>immigration evaluations for individuals seeking humanitarian immigration relief, including U visas and asylum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>She approaches each evaluation with sensitivity, respect, and an understanding of\u00a0<strong>trauma, migration, domestic violence, discrimination, family separation, and the experiences of marginalized communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Education, Research, and Community Work<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Collins earned a\u00a0<strong>PhD in Human Sexuality<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/strong>, and a\u00a0<strong>Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural-Urban Education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Her doctoral research examined how domestic violence affects\u00a0<strong>desire and sexuality among Latina survivors<\/strong>, including the influence of culture, relationships, family expectations, and storytelling in the healing process.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Collins is an\u00a0<strong>educator, speaker, community advocate, workshop facilitator, and published author<\/strong>. She has created and facilitated workshops addressing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sexual wellness and healthy relationships<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent and communication<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trauma recovery and grief<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Teen relationships and mental health<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent education<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Crisis prevention and de-escalation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Collins is the published author of\u00a0<em><strong>Hello Diosa\/Hola Diosa<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and co-author of\u00a0<em><strong>DJ Irene Superstar<\/strong><\/em>. Through therapy, education, storytelling, and community engagement, she works to create affirming spaces where people can heal, reconnect, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships.<\/p>\n<h2>Certifications, Advanced &amp; Specialized Training<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AASECT Certified Sex Therapist<\/li>\n<li>Certified Imago Relationship Therapist<\/li>\n<li>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n<li>Flash Technique for Trauma Processing<\/li>\n<li>Certified in Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)<\/li>\n<li>Gottman Method Couples Therapy \u2014 Levels 1 and 2<\/li>\n<li>Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n<li>40-Hour Domestic Violence Facilitator Training<\/li>\n<li>Clinical Immigration Evaluations for U Visa and Asylum Cases<\/li>\n<li>Kink-Affirming and Sex-Positive Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Buscando seguridad<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Trauma-Informed and LGBTQIA+-Affirming Care<\/li>\n<li>Mediaci\u00c3\u00b3n de divorcio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Leadership, Workshops, and Speaking<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Collins serves as the\u00a0<strong>Director of Health and Wellness for SOMOSLOUD Los Angeles<\/strong>, where she supports culturally responsive mental health education, community wellness, and outreach within Latino and LGBTQIA+ communities.<\/p>\n<p>She is also available for\u00a0<strong>keynote presentations, professional trainings, panel discussions, community workshops, and media appearances<\/strong>. Her speaking and workshop topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trauma recovery and domestic violence<\/li>\n<li>Sexual health, intimacy, and healthy relationships<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s empowerment and leadership<\/li>\n<li>LGBTQIA+ and culturally responsive mental health<\/li>\n<li>Teen mental health and healthy relationships<\/li>\n<li>Parenting and family communication<\/li>\n<li>Crisis prevention and de-escalation<\/li>\n<li>Workplace wellness and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Invite Dr. Collins to Speak<\/h2>\n<p>Organizations interested in inviting Dr. Collins to facilitate a workshop, provide professional training, participate in a panel, or serve as a speaker may contact Dr. Collins information below<\/p>\n<h3>Recognition<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2025 California Woman of the Year \u2014 Assembly District 64<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognized for her leadership, mental health advocacy, community service, and commitment to expanding culturally responsive mental healthcare.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Dr. Collins<\/h2>\n<p>To learn more about\u00a0<strong>individual therapy, couples therapy, sex therapy, Couples Intensives, EMDR Intensives, Speaking ,Workshops or immigration evaluations<\/strong>, contact Paloma Therapy to schedule a consultation with Dr. Collins.<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@palomatherapy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hello@palomatherapy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn about Couples intensives<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lovebypaloma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lovebypaloma.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791668233959000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Xmvjov4M4jm5aCGDtoDKP\">lovebypaloma.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paloma Therapy \u2014 Where Healing Begins.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":3587,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_thinkrank_schema_form_data":"","_thinkrank_selected_schema_type":"","_thinkrank_additional_schemas":"","_thinkrank_canonical_url":"","_thinkrank_og_title":"","_thinkrank_og_description":"","_thinkrank_og_image":"","_thinkrank_twitter_title":"","_thinkrank_twitter_description":"","_thinkrank_twitter_image":"","_thinkrank_imported_from":"","_thinkrank_focus_keywords":[],"_thinkrank_focus_keyword":"","_thinkrank_robots_meta_enabled":0,"_thinkrank_robots_meta":"","_thinkrank_advanced_robots_meta":"","_thinkrank_exclude_from_search":0,"_thinkrank_exclude_from_archives":0,"_thinkrank_primary_category":0,"_xspeed_no_cache":false,"_xspeed_expiry_hours":0},"categories":[37],"class_list":["post-3504","provider","type-provider","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-licensed"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dr. Nancy Paloma Collins - Paloma Therapy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/palomatherapy.com\/es\/provider\/nancy-paloma-collins\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dr. Nancy Paloma Collins - Paloma Therapy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dr. Nancy Paloma Collins is a\u00a0Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Texas, an\u00a0AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and a\u00a0Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. 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