Tina Mergerson

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Texas

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tina

Tina Mergerson is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

As an LCSW she centers respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation. Tina emphasizes practical skills and emotional support to help clients navigate compassion fatigue and the emotional fallout of loss.

Her work also addresses a range of related concerns including mood disorders, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication struggles, isolation and loneliness, and multicultural issues. Tina integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to create a collaborative process that fits individual needs and goals.

She frames seeking help as a courageous step and aims to offer steady support as clients pursue more fulfilling, manageable lives.

Integrating practical therapies into online care

Online sessions with Tina commonly draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches skills for noticing inner experience without judgment, which can help with emotional regulation, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Tina works collaboratively with each person to figure out what fits best. She blends client-centered listening with structured tools, adapting techniques to match goals, preferences, and the challenges a client brings to sessions.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it simpler to schedule care around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and use different formats for skills practice or check-ins as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tina address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with broader attention to mood disorders, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and multicultural concerns.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Tina has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Texas license TX LCSW 56408 and practices in Texas.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English