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Tawana Cummings, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused methods
About Tawana
Tawana Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and handle parenting and self-esteem concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can try when life feels overwhelming or confidence is low.
Her approach emphasizes clear, goal-oriented conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered methods to listen and DBT skills for emotion regulation when that fits the problem.
Tawana has worked with people facing health challenges such as chronic illness, cancer, and HIV/AIDS, and with caregivers who report high levels of stress. She also supports people dealing with divorce, fertility and fatherhood issues, and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions tend to focus on practical skills - changing thinking patterns, building small routines, and practicing communication techniques. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and checks progress each session.
She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to keep work directed and actionable. Those methods can help when someone needs a short plan to move forward or wants help with stubborn behavior patterns. Tawana offers services in English and works from her Texas licensure as an LCSW.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Online sessions can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into steps someone can practice between meetings. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem because it focuses on concrete exercises and measurable changes.Client-centered therapy is about listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace and topics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for handling intense emotions and improving regulation through specific techniques like grounding and distress tolerance.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress and needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving, work, or medical appointments. It also lets people choose shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks depending on what fits their schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative responses through practice and homework.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Texas and provides services under that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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