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About Tia
LMSW, LCSW social worker licensed in Michigan with 10 years of experience, Tia Gitgood helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and family-related concerns. She uses a mix of approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support practical change.
Tia has worked across settings from in-home care to community clinics. She earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and holds an MI LMSW and a TN LCSW. Her background includes direct clinical work with people facing grief, trauma, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and post-traumatic stress.
In sessions she focuses on concrete strategies. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing skills to regulate strong emotions, or using motivational techniques to set and keep goals. She pays attention to how emotional challenges show up in everyday life, including sleep and coping during major life changes.
Tia emphasizes collaboration. She and the person she sees look at goals, try approaches, and adjust what isn’t working. Her work draws from evidence-informed methods while staying practical and focused on daily functioning.
People who come for help can expect clear, goal-oriented conversations. The therapist aims to translate research-based ideas into simple steps you can try between sessions. To begin, the site’s matching process is used to schedule an initial appointment.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
The therapist commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in work that can carry over to remote appointments. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced between meetings.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss a person’s goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those priorities, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist review what helps and what needs to change as work continues.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel. Discuss scheduling and the types of sessions offered during the initial matching and scheduling steps to find an arrangement that works with daily life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem issues, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, control issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on skills, thinking patterns, and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working in settings from in-home care to community clinics. Her practice reflects that varied background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Michigan. The credentials listed are MI LMSW and TN LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.