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Demonica Tuggles, LCSW-C, LICSW
Maryland
Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution focused techniques
About Demonica
Demonica Tuggles is a licensed clinical social worker with the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and the LICSW credential in the District of Columbia. She has eight years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, parenting strains, trauma, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder. She works with everyday people who need practical help when life feels overwhelming.
Her approach is straightforward and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to build coping tools and clarify goals.
Demonica’s background includes a Master of Social Work from Howard University and experience in child welfare and gerontology. That work shaped how she helps people handle grief, loss, and life transitions. She also addresses chronic illness, pain, and issues tied to aging and caregiving.
In sessions she helps people identify patterns, test small changes, and practice new skills between meetings. She talks through problem areas like communication, anger, control issues, and financial stress, and supports people working through attachment, abandonment, and forgiveness concerns.
Sessions are structured to focus on immediate concerns and practical steps to improve day-to-day functioning. To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription plan used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Demonica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - identify a problem thought, test it, and try a different behavior - which can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy provides a straightforward space to talk through issues and set goals in the person's own words. These approaches are practical and goal oriented, and they fit many everyday problems like stress, grief, and relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and priorities change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote meetings so people can practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice different responses. Sessions focus on concrete skills and short experiments to test new habits.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Howard University and has eight years of professional experience including work in child welfare and gerontology.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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