Tia Gitgood, LMSW, LCSW

Tia Gitgood brings a decade of experience as a social worker to her therapeutic practice, offering compassionate support to people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and life transitions. She earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and has provided care across a range of settings, from in-home visits to community clinics, which contributes to a flexible, practical approach to treatment.

She carries professional social work credentials, including an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Tia remains committed to ongoing learning and applies current research to her work so clients can benefit from techniques with demonstrated usefulness. Her clinical practice blends several evidence-informed methods, with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build coping skills.

Tia emphasizes treating the whole person, recognizing that emotional struggles often affect physical well-being. Her priority is the client - she partners with people to identify goals and practical strategies that fit their lives. When someone is ready to begin, Tia welcomes the opportunity to support them through the process of healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

Many clients find that cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps them identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationship patterns. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, often used when someone is ready to set and pursue personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Tia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can adjust strategies over time to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and day-to-day demands. This range of options helps make consistent care more accessible and allows therapists and clients to focus on progress and skill-building without unnecessary barriers.