Tilaya Bradford-Hollins, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist serving clients in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My approach centers on empowering clients to cultivate self-love, improve communication, and develop resilient coping strategies.
With over a decade of professional experience, I offer compassionate guidance for those navigating stress, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My practice focuses on addressing social anxiety, workplace challenges, and women's issues with cultural sensitivity and deep understanding.
I create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and rediscover their inner strength. My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and a commitment to helping individuals build meaningful, authentic lives aligned with their personal values and goals.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
License information
IL LCSW 149028538
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tilaya Bradford-Hollins. 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.
I really have been enjoying everything about our sessions I leave feeling heard and understood and with tools that I can actually use in my everyday life to navigate the ups and downs
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I have had many therapist and I must say I am so greatful for Tilaya Bradford-Holllins! She is more than attentive and graceful in our sessions. She is skillful in her responsiveness and I truly feel understood and heard in every time we meet. Last put not least my faith is a very important element that I wanted incorporated with my therapy and I believe that having Mrs.Bradford-Hollins as my therapist has devine.
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is an amazing listener! She is very knowledgeable and her knowledge base is very well rounded. She is very easy to talk to and relate to. She is full of encouragement and positivity. She has provided me with lots of great material to help me understand my issues and to support my growth. I feel blessed to have been matched with her.
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tilaya is amazing at listening, and got to the bottom of my thoughts right from our first interaction!
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Tilapia is a wonderful listener and gives great advice. She has lots of wisdom.
Written on Aug 30, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Tilaya has been extremely helpful when working through issues, she gives helpful feedback on situations as well as strategies to work through them. I appreciate her thoughtful approach and wisdom.
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd