Tanja Brown, LCSW

Tanja Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience, licensed to practice in Illinois and Rhode Island. As an LCSW she brings clinical social work training to her practice, combining practical strategies with empathic support to help clients navigate emotional and life challenges.

Tanja has helped people address parenting concerns, manage anger, tackle career-related difficulties, and cope with major life transitions. She also works with individuals experiencing compassion fatigue, offering tools to restore balance and resilience. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Tanja focuses on supporting and empowering each person she sees. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, build coping skills, and take concrete steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Her practice emphasizes respect, practical guidance, and steady encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Remotely

Tanja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes skills-based problem solving to address anger and workplace challenges - it helps clients identify triggers, practice coping strategies, and develop clearer decision-making habits. Another approach centers on supportive, strengths-focused work for parenting and coping with life transitions - this involves exploring goals, improving communication, and reinforcing routines that reduce stress and increase confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tanja works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and maintain regular contact between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care that supports progress from wherever the client is located.