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Takiya Tarlton

Practical support for stress and relationship challenges

LCMHC, LPC Virginia

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Takiya

Takiya Tarlton is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients clarify values, strengthen coping skills, and improve communication in challenging life situations. Her work often addresses blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, workplace strain, and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth and military-connected experiences.

She emphasizes practical growth through building self-awareness and intentional action, encouraging clients to prioritize self-care and express needs in ways that foster connection and self-respect. Tarlton uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to support clients in shifting unhelpful thoughts, managing emotions, and creating meaningful behavior change.

Based in Virginia and fluent in English, she accepts international clients and offers a variety of online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Online approaches that build skills and meaning



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful, adapting strategies from CBT, ACT, or DBT to fit individual needs and priorities.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Virginia or abroad when in-person visits are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Takiya works with clients on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, and self-esteem, and also focuses on topics such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, workplace issues, pregnancy and childbirth, and related concerns.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical skill-building with values-based exploration, encouraging self-care and assertive expression while helping clients develop coping tools and clearer communication patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 14 years of experience providing counseling in school and community settings, applying that background to a range of personal and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia; licence details include NC LCMHC 10231 and VA LPC 0701007535.
In which languages can clients work with this therapist and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Virginia, North Carolina

Languages

English