Takiya Tarlton, LCMHC, LPC

Takiya Tarlton is a licensed counselor with 14 years of experience delivering services in school and community settings. She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials - LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and maintains licensure in North Carolina (LCMHC 10231) and Virginia (LPC 0701007535).

Her practice focuses on helping individuals recognize and harness the strengths they already possess so they can intentionally shape a life that aligns with their values. Through guided discovery she supports clients in building routines and practices that promote self-care and in developing the skills to assertively express needs within relationships. Tarlton emphasizes practical tools and compassionate guidance that aim to help people feel more valued, loved, and accepted by others while presenting their best selves.

She approaches each person as an individual and encourages small, sustainable changes that lead to clearer priorities and more satisfying connections. The overall goal is to help clients cultivate greater self-understanding and actionable strategies that support lasting personal growth.

Approaches and Flexibility for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn ways to accept difficult thoughts and emotions so they can act in line with their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping challenges.

Takiya Tarlton treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time to improve fit and effectiveness.

Online therapy with Tarlton is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most approachable for each person.