Tina Fountain, LCSW
Experienced LCSW supporting growth and healing
- Trauma and anxiety
- Relationship and family work
- Mindfulness and strengths
About Tina Fountain
Tina Fountain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. With 18 years of clinical experience, she has worked in private practice providing therapy to adults, couples, children, families and groups, and has also served in community behavioral health organizations, a university counseling center, and workplace settings.
Tina’s practice focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, substance use with co-occurring mental health needs, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of mood and stress-related issues. She describes her approach as eclectic and client-centered, meeting people where they are and prioritizing authentic, empathetic, and respectful therapeutic rapport. She frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, strengths-based work, and mindfulness strategies.
Her experience includes crisis and disruptive event management and trauma response counseling, including support provided to survivors of the Virginia Beach tragedy. Tina has provided short-term therapy through Employee Assistance Programs and holds specialized training and certification in treating anxiety and panic disorders. Her goal as a therapist is to help clients confront challenges, discover strengths, and work toward their fullest potential.
Tina’s practice focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, substance use with co-occurring mental health needs, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of mood and stress-related issues. She describes her approach as eclectic and client-centered, meeting people where they are and prioritizing authentic, empathetic, and respectful therapeutic rapport. She frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, strengths-based work, and mindfulness strategies.
Her experience includes crisis and disruptive event management and trauma response counseling, including support provided to survivors of the Virginia Beach tragedy. Tina has provided short-term therapy through Employee Assistance Programs and holds specialized training and certification in treating anxiety and panic disorders. Her goal as a therapist is to help clients confront challenges, discover strengths, and work toward their fullest potential.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tina Fountain have?
Tina Fountain has 18 years of experience.
Is Tina Fountain a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: VA LCSW 0904005723.
In which languages does Tina Fountain provide therapy?
Tina Fountain provides therapy in English.
Where is Tina Fountain located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Tina Fountain as my therapist?
You can work with Tina Fountain through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tina Fountain work with international clients?
Tina Fountain does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tina Fountain 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 with therapy 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
Tina Fountain commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood-related difficulties. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - approaches useful for intense emotions, relationship strain, and impulse-related concerns. In addition, her client-centered stance emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that each person’s experience guides the pace and focus of work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same evidence-informed tools and supportive interventions through these formats, allowing therapy to be accessible from a client’s preferred setting.