- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Tawana
Tawana Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. She brings 12 years of experience and works to create a respectful, sensitive space for people to talk through difficult moments. Tawana emphasizes practical steps that fit each person’s life and goals.
She uses a blend of approaches to shape conversations and plans. Tawana listens first, then tailors strategies so they match what someone needs right now. That can mean breaking problems into small steps, building new coping skills, or finding clearer ways to communicate with others.
Her background includes work with people facing illness, chronic pain, caregiver strain, and aging-related concerns. She has supported individuals dealing with fertility and postpartum adjustments, divorce and separation, and the emotional effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
Tawana also addresses challenges common to first responders, people living with HIV or AIDS, and those carrying guilt, shame, or forgiveness issues. She pays attention to practical concerns like managing control issues and improving daily functioning.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are defined together and progress is checked over time. Tawana encourages realistic steps toward change and adapts the plan as needs shift.
How Tawana’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s needs and choices first, with the therapist following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most. It helps when someone needs a listening space and wants to shape goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and improving daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can help with overwhelm and impulse issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods if needed. Decisions about pace, exercises, and focus are made collaboratively so the plan fits the client’s goals and comfort level.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter spot when that helps them concentrate. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises or DBT skills practice to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will recommend what will be most effective for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tawana commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first and tailoring strategies like problem solving and skill building to each person’s needs.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and health-related concerns in Texas.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.