Welcome to Better Help! My name is Tynisha Jointer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the Chicago land area. I want to start by saying "It's OK not to be OKAY"! As your therapist, I hope to first and foremost focus on building a safe environment for you to share and most importantly be heard. I want you to know that I value you and your experience and commit to meeting you where you are and supporting you to become who YOU hope to be. We can navigate your journey using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindful Practices, Solution- Focused Therapy, Guided Help, and/or Counseling.
I come to you with over 10 years of experience in psychotherapy support across all demographics and communities. I hold a Masters in Social Worker and a Masters in Education. I am certified in Social and Emotional Learning, Mindfulness Practices, and Trauma. I have worked with clinics with a wide range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, workplace stress, relationship- attachment/detachment, trauma - direct and indirect, as well as civil unrest.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149019144
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tynisha Jointer. 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.
She is attentative, calm and understanding. She helps me see from viewpoints that give me a greater understanding of myself.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Tynisha for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tynisha has an amazing level of personability and professionalism.
Written on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with Tynisha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
She very easy to talk to and she really listen. Always give you another way at looking a situation. She always offer good tips and things to try.
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Tynisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Speaking with Tynisha after a long week is like finally reaching an oasis after a long walk through the desert. I'm glad to have her as my therapist. She's very attentive, vibrant, and helpful. I'm very eager for our next session!
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Tynisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Tynisha is a wonderful listener and very insightful in her questions. I feel that she is completely trustworthy and not to mention, funny and real.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Tynisha 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