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LaToya Tanniehill , LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Emotion-focused work
About LaToya
LaToya Tanniehill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of clinical experience. She sees people who come with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Her work also addresses career questions, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with big changes.
LaToya uses practical, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered, mindfulness, emotionally-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. Sessions focus on concrete strategies, skill practice, and short-term plans to try between meetings.
Her background is in social work and clinical practice across age groups. LaToya blends listening with step-by-step techniques so people can test small changes and see what works. She aims to help with caregiver stress, control issues, forgiveness, isolation, social anxiety, and building self-love.
In sessions she talks through current problems, teaches coping strategies, and supports goal-setting. Work often includes tracking moods and thoughts, practicing new responses, and refining approaches that fit daily life. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted based on what helps.
LaToya practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then set up a first session through the provided booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
LaToya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test concrete behavior changes. CBT sessions often involve identifying thinking patterns, setting small experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes careful listening and reflecting what the person says. This approach helps clarify goals and strengthens the person's own problem-solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship or intimacy-related feelings are central; it focuses on naming and working through strong emotions to improve how someone responds to relational stress.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. LaToya will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then try methods that match the goals. She reviews progress and adjusts plans so the work stays practical and goal-oriented.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and emotionally-focused conversations to the online setting while keeping sessions focused on clear steps and homework.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using concrete tools and skill practice. Sessions combine listening with step-by-step strategies people can try between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 11 years of experience providing mental health services across children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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