As a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges with compassion and expertise. My practice centers on creating a safe, affirming space for mental health recovery, with a particular focus on multicultural experiences and LGBTQ+ identities.
I bring deep understanding to issues like relationship dynamics, mood disorders, personal identity exploration and workplace stress. My approach is rooted in honoring each person's unique journey, with specialized skills in addressing anxiety, depression, sexuality, and healing from challenging life experiences.
My therapeutic work is dedicated to empowering clients through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. I strive to support individuals in developing resilience, understanding their inherent strengths, and creating meaningful pathways toward personal growth and emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Adoption and foster care, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149025614
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tesa Rigel Hines. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tesa is really great to work with because she lets me take the session where I’d like. She offers tips and emotional management tools, but doesn’t press when I know I won’t follow through with them. I’ve been going through a year of big changes in all facets and it’s great to talk through different situations/possibilities with her.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Tesa for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
While I have only seen Tesa twice so far, we meet via video, I have sent her numerous questions via email to which she has promptly replied, as well as giving her a little bit of “backstory“ which sometimes does not come out coherent even to me, but she seems to understand!
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Tesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Tesa has been great!
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Tesa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tesa is very helpful! They have helped me feel more confident in my decision making. Has helped me organize my thoughts. They are very understanding and kind, and good with guidance. Would highly recommend!
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Tesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis