MEET THE TEAM

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Martesha D. Collins, PsyD Candidate, RCSWI, MSW, MS, CBHCM, is the founder and clinical director of Balanced Horizons Psychological Services. With more than 10 years of experience as a social worker & therapist, she brings a blend of clinical expertise, cultural insight, and compassionate leadership to every client she serves. Her practice is rooted in the belief that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process; true transformation happens when individuals feel seen, understood, and supported as whole people.

Ms. Collins is currently a few short months away from obtaining a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She currently has a Master of Social Work, a Master of Psychology, a bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Nonprofit Management, a certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her diverse academic background strengthens her ability to connect with clients in an authentic, meaningful way while applying the highest standards of clinical care.

 Martesha Collins is a dedicated clinician whose work spans the entire lifespan, providing compassionate and evidence-based care from pediatrics to geriatrics. She has extensive experience across diverse clinical settings, including community mental health, forensic psychology, palliative care, oncology, and integrated medical environments. Her work includes supporting children with developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges; guiding adolescents through identity exploration, trauma, and academic stressors; assisting adults managing complex psychological, medical, and legal concerns; and serving older adults facing cognitive decline, grief, and end-of-life transitions. Drawing from her broad multidisciplinary background, Dr. Collins brings a culturally responsive, whole-person approach to every client she encounters, advocating for accessible, high-quality mental health support across all stages of life. 

Martesha practices from an integrative and culturally responsive lens. She believes that therapy should both honor a person’s lived experiences and equip them with practical tools to move forward. 

She combines these modalities with a warm, collaborative style that emphasizes empowerment, accountability, and genuine human connection. Martesha is especially passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, burnout, and identity-related challenges. She also has extensive experience with psychological and psychoeducational evaluations across children, adolescents, and adults.

Martesha believes that healing extends beyond symptom reduction—it involves understanding the full story of a person’s life, environment, culture, and aspirations. Her work prioritizes dignity, representation, and accessibility, especially for communities who have historically been overlooked or underserved in mental health settings.

Through Balanced Horizons Psychological Services, she strives to create a sanctuary where clients can feel grounded, supported, and encouraged to pursue growth at their own pace. Her mission is to help every client develop the insight, resilience, and confidence needed to navigate challenges and embrace the healthiest version of themselves.