I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Ohio with experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families through trauma, stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My professional background includes child welfare, crisis intervention, behavioral health, and clinical leadership, which has given me extensive experience working with individuals navigating high stress environments, family conflict, grief, trauma, and complex life experiences.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard, not judged. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths based. I understand that opening up can be difficult, especially when you have spent so much time carrying things on your own. Together, we will work to identify patterns, build healthier coping skills, improve emotional wellness, and help you move toward a version of yourself and your life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, anger management, self esteem concerns, relationship stress, and emotional burnout. I am passionate about helping people regain confidence in themselves while creating practical strategies for healing and growth.
Taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and I would be honored to support you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, 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
OH LISW I.2608062
IL LCSW 149026534
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I feel like I have come a long way since having her as my therapist, she has no idea just how much her resources and advice have helped me greatly mentally.
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Tiara for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Tiara creates a space that prompts a nonjudgmental space. She helps finds your strength and empowers you through motivation. I loved her openness and ability to relate to my issues on a personal level! She is AWESOME!!
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Tiara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shes awesome and understanding
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Tiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder