Tia Gitgood, LMSW, LCSW

Experienced social worker guiding healing journeys

CBT and DBT
Motivational interviewing
In-home to clinic care

About Tia Gitgood

Tia Gitgood brings more than a decade of social work experience to her clinical practice, having witnessed firsthand how challenging life can be and how meaningful change through therapy can occur. She has worked across a range of settings, from in-home care to community clinics, and has seen lives transformed in many different circumstances. Tia earned her Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and is a licensed social worker in Michigan, Tennessee, and Georgia. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting graduate-level training and clinical licensure.

Tia draws on a blend of therapeutic methods to support each person's needs, primarily using cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and motivational interviewing. She approaches care with attention to the whole person, recognizing that emotional and physical well-being are connected. Tia stays current with research and new approaches so she can offer evidence-informed options when they may help.

She values partnership in the work of healing and growth and is ready to accompany people through the process when they feel prepared to begin that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tia Gitgood have?

Tia Gitgood has 10 years of experience.

Is Tia Gitgood a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LMSW, LCSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801100789, TN LCSW 5767.

In which languages does Tia Gitgood provide therapy?

Tia Gitgood provides therapy in English.

Where is Tia Gitgood located?

Tia Gitgood is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Tia Gitgood as my therapist?

You can work with Tia Gitgood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tia Gitgood work with international clients?

Tia Gitgood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tia Gitgood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build more effective coping skills. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day functioning. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that helps people find their own motivation to make changes, often used when someone feels uncertain or stuck about moving forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tia works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these methods to match each person's pace and priorities so the work feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and shorter interactions are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps people access consistent support around work, family, and other commitments and makes it easier to maintain progress over time.

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