Profile / United States
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is an LCSW practicing in Illinois with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Tilaya focuses on practical steps that help clients manage emotions and daily challenges.
She uses clear, skills-based approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include talking through relationship patterns, practicing ways to reduce stress, and building routines that support mood and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems active.
Tilaya also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful actions. Attachment-Based methods are part of her work when people want to understand repeated patterns in close relationships. She combines these with client-centered listening and DBT techniques for emotional regulation when helpful.
Her style is practical and focused on skills people can try between sessions. She supports people who are handling workplace stress, social anxiety, caregiving strain, grief after separation, or recovery from traumatic events. She also addresses concerns like body image, guilt and shame, and difficulties with money and life purpose.
Tilaya explains options and next steps clearly so people know what to expect. She practices with attention to cultural context and to the realities of daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the online matching steps to schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Tilaya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that reinforce problems. CBT sessions often include clear steps such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking manageable actions toward those values. That approach can help when someone feels stuck by difficult emotions and wants practical ways to move forward. Attachment-Based work helps people understand repeating patterns in close relationships and develop new ways of relating.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client will look at goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past, then try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed and methods are adjusted together as needed.
Session format options are not specified in this profile, so confirm available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a workday break. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for use in a remote session, including thought records, behavioral experiments, and values-based tasks that are practiced between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and mood issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered listening. Sessions often mix discussion with exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience practicing as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience has included work with people managing trauma, workplace stress, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. The profile lists her as an Illinois LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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