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Dr. Tuwana Wingfield, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Tuwana
Dr. Tuwana Wingfield is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 12 years of direct clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to manage day-to-day problems.
Her work is goal-oriented and organized. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep conversations relevant and problem-solving focused.
Dr. Wingfield has experience across community settings including schools, early childhood programs, non-profits, child welfare, and employee assistance programs. That background shapes a straightforward style that centers on what can change now and next. She encourages people to name a concrete goal and then test manageable steps toward it.
In sessions she emphasizes practical skills such as coping techniques, communication strategies, and ways to reduce overwhelming thinking. She also supports work on attachment and family-of-origin issues, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after infidelity or separation. Work on mood conditions includes developing routines and behavioral experiments to reduce depressive and anxious patterns.
People who choose her often want structure and clear tools to manage problems, not abstract theorizing. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to set priorities. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Wingfield uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. In plain terms this means spotting patterns that keep problems going and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work and focuses on listening to what matters to the person and building goals from their priorities.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative task. She will discuss options with the client, review what has helped before, and adjust techniques based on the client's goals and preferences. That shared planning helps shape specific exercises and homework between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals commonly use conversational check-ins, skill practice, and guided exercises that translate well to remote meetings; Dr. Wingfield frames her recommendations around what will fit the client's life and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting problems, trauma and life transitions.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
The focus is on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small experiments and practical homework.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of direct clinical practice and experience in schools, early childhood programs, community agencies, child welfare, and EAP settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
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?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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