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Tia Gitgood, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Mood Disorders
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Tia
Tia Gitgood is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience. She is licensed to practice in Michigan and has worked in settings ranging from in-home care to community clinics. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Tia uses straightforward, skill-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing when those methods fit the problem and the person.
Her work is practical and focused on daily life. Sessions often include identifying thinking patterns, trying new coping skills, and setting simple goals to test what helps. She keeps up with current research so she can offer techniques that are useful in real situations.
Tia learned social work at Georgia State University where she earned her Master of Social Work. Over her career she has helped people in several care settings and brings that variety of experience into sessions. She emphasizes treating emotional and physical signs of stress because both affect how someone functions.
To begin, she asks about what’s most pressing and what has worked or not worked before. That lets her and the client choose practical steps to try and adjust as needed. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable changes that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. In online sessions this can mean practicing thought records, setting brief behavioral experiments between meetings, and reviewing results together. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood management.DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation. Online work with DBT skills can focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation techniques, and moment-to-moment coping strategies that are practiced between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-focused method to clarify reasons for change and build commitment to specific steps.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, what has helped before, and client preferences to decide which methods to try. Plans are adjusted based on what works in daily life rather than fixed in advance.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try skills in their real context and review what changes fit their schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, control issues, disaster-related coping, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skill-based methods that focus on noticing thoughts and changing small behaviors. Sessions usually involve identifying patterns, trying new coping skills, and setting short-term goals.
What experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including in-home care and community clinics. That range informs how she approaches everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and completed a Master of Social Work at Georgia State University. She practices in Michigan and holds licenses in multiple states.
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 are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the client’s location.
How does someone begin working with her?
Prospective clients should select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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