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.
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
Ms Bradford-Hollins is a great therapist she listens and is able to give advice to encourage me. She gives me homework to help me during the week in between our sessions. Anytime I need to reach her she gets back to me in a timely manner.
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I can’t say enough about Tilaya. She is guiding and accompanying me through a very difficult time. Her professionalism and caring shine through in every moment. Truly an angel on earth.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tilaya is incredibly respectful, kind, and warm. Her wonderful spirit has been integral in making me feel safe and support in each of my therapy sessions. I have learned so much about myself and have incorporated ways to help me become a better person.
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Tilaya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes