Tia Gitgood

Experienced social worker focused on practical healing

LMSW, LCSW Michigan

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tia

Tia Gitgood brings over a decade of clinical social work experience to her practice, focusing on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She approaches each person as a whole, recognizing how emotional distress can affect physical well-being, and draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical skills and resilience. Licensed as an LMSW and LCSW and trained at Georgia State University, she has worked in diverse settings from in-home care to community clinics across multiple states.

Tia combines cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical skills and motivational interviewing, tailoring interventions to individual needs while staying current with new research and best practices. Her work emphasizes collaboration, pragmatic skill-building, and attending to both emotional and situational factors that influence day-to-day functioning.

Clients who choose her can expect a therapist who values ongoing learning and who is committed to supporting recovery and adaptive coping. Tia welcomes those ready to begin a process of change and offers flexible formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting people where they are; it helps create a respectful space for exploring concerns like grief, relationship stress, and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful for intense emotions and patterns that cause relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adjusting methods over time to find what best supports progress and daily functioning.

Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow for consistent work around busy schedules, offer options for different comfort levels with real-time interaction, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tia commonly address?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and general coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical skill-building with attention to the whole person to help manage emotions and daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience working in settings that include in-home care and community clinics, and she continues to follow current research to inform her work.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed with MI LMSW 6801100789 and TN LCSW 5767, and she is based in Michigan.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief

Also works with

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 shame Mood disorders Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee

Languages

English