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Tanisha Winfrey, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tanisha
Tanisha Winfrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with three years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and parenting strain. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. She notes experience with mood concerns including bipolar presentations and with people navigating life changes and career issues.
Tanisha uses straightforward, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals and build step-by-step plans. In sessions she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying alternative responses, and tracking what changes work in daily life.
Her background includes a master of social work from Louisiana State University and clinical work with people facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, homelessness, and people living with HIV. That experience informs how she approaches practical problem solving and safety planning when needed. She keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented while addressing emotional concerns.
Tanisha offers evening and weekend appointment times to fit busy schedules. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details when they sign up.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. This helps clarify goals and the first steps for working together.
How CBT and DBT work over video or phone
Tanisha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that make problems feel worse and then tests small behavior changes to see what helps. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for building concrete coping skills.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning. She may also draw on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who want to change addictive behaviors or increase motivation for new habits.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. Tanisha will work with each person to choose which methods match their goals and preferences and will adjust methods based on what proves helpful. This is a collaborative process where goals and practical steps are agreed on together.
The original biography lists phone, chat, and video sessions as offered, so confirm the current formats and scheduling details before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits aim to make it simpler to practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related life changes including bipolar mood concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build practical skills for everyday situations.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a master of social work from Louisiana State University and has three years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, homelessness, and people living with HIV.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and provides services from that state.
In what languages can sessions be held and with whom?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography lists phone, chat, and video sessions; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to clarify goals and plan next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.