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Tia Gitgood

Tia Gitgood

LMSW, LCSW

Michigan

Practical support for stress and mood changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW, LCSW
License
LCSW, Georgia / CSW004489; LMSW, Michigan / 6801100789; LCSW, Tennessee / 5767
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • CBT and DBT skills
    • Ten years experience

    About Tia

    Tia Gitgood is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, sleep problems, grief, trauma, and questions that come from adoption or caregiving. Her tone in sessions is practical and steady, aimed at helping someone get through hard days and make small changes that add up.

    She trained at Georgia State University and holds a Master of Social Work. Tia has worked in homes and community clinics across several states, so she has seen many ways people cope and recover. Her licensure includes LMSW and LCSW credentials and she practices in Michigan.

    Her approach mixes everyday problem solving with therapies that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different actions. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation and skills practice.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit too, used to help people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change. Sessions are collaborative; Tia aims to listen first, then offer practical steps that fit a person's life.

    She stays current with research and adapts methods to each person's needs. If someone is facing guilt, loss, caregiver strain, or post-traumatic stress, Tia focuses on clear goals and doable strategies rather than long lists of jargon. The work is paced to match what the person can manage.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Many people find Motivational Interviewing useful when they want to sort out mixed feelings about change. It focuses on asking gentle questions, reflecting what a person says, and helping them name what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses straightforward exercises to try new behaviors and test unhelpful beliefs.

    Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals and day-to-day reality. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting as needed in collaboration.

    The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Phone sessions may use less bandwidth and work well for quick updates, while video sessions let a therapist and client use visual cues and worksheets together. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to whatever format is chosen so the work fits everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGrief

    Also works with

    Family conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Tia commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals and try manageable steps.

    What is her background and clinical experience?

    She has ten years of experience and has worked in in-home settings and community clinics. She earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan. The biography also notes licensure connections to Tennessee and Georgia.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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