Tina Curran-Taylor

LCMHC, LPMHC

Virginia

Practical, collaborative counseling for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCMHC, LPMHC

License

LPC, Virginia / 0701004008; LPMHC, Delaware / PC-0011495; LCMHC, North Carolina / 19327

NPI

1700958188

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

Virginia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Collaborative approach
   • Motivation-focused work
   • Trauma-aware care

   About Tina

   Tina Curran-Taylor is a licensed counselor with two decades of professional experience. She holds LCMHC and LPMHC credentials and practices in Virginia. Tina focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.

   Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She creates a calm space where people can talk about what matters to them without feeling judged. Tina listens closely to each person and works with them to set realistic goals.

   She combines practical strategies with attention to emotional experience. That can mean using client-centered conversation to follow what matters most, cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, or trauma-focused steps when past events are affecting daily life. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolbox to help people find their own reasons for change.

   Tina has worked in a range of settings across her 20-year career. That background informs how she supports people through life transitions and complex problems like substance use and post-traumatic stress. She pays attention to patterns such as family of origin issues, communication struggles, control concerns, and feelings of shame or guilt.

   People who reach out to Tina usually want straightforward help they can use day to day. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and build skills that fit their lives. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

   Tina uses several practical approaches that can work well in remote sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and building internal motivation; it is often a conversational, goal-oriented process that fits well into talk-based appointments.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and following what each person brings to sessions. This approach helps therapists respond to the client’s concerns and emotions in a way that feels respectful and personal. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often includes short between-session exercises that translate easily to online work.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what is happening in their life. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
   
   Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it easier to continue care through life transitions while focusing on practical steps and skills that can be used between sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she help with?

   Tina helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like guilt, shame, communication problems, and life purpose.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on listening and working together. Practical tools are layered in, such as cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support change.

   How much experience does she have?

   She brings 20 years of professional experience to her counseling. That experience includes supporting people through addiction, trauma, and mood challenges.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She holds LCMHC and LPMHC credentials and practices in Virginia. The credential abbreviations are used as provided.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

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

   Which session formats are available?

   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. The site matching process will note which formats are offered.

   How is cost handled?

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

   What steps are needed to begin?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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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