Therapist profile
Demonica Tuggles, LCSW-C, LICSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting
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- Grief and loss
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT
About Demonica
Demonica Tuggles is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of practice based in Maryland. She works with people facing grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as anger and bipolar management. Sessions are conducted in English.
She draws on practical therapies to help people find clearer ways to cope. Demonica uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. That mix helps her match techniques to the problem at hand.
In past roles she has worked in child welfare and gerontology, and she has experience helping people handle grief and loss. That background informs how she talks about care, expectations, and next steps. She aims to help clients identify thoughts and patterns that keep them stuck and to practice different responses.
Sessions typically focus on concrete skills and short-term goals when useful. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and set small steps toward change. For someone overwhelmed by parenting duties or dealing with a difficult family relationship, this can mean practical strategies to reduce daily stress.
Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Demonica blends practical approaches with online sessions
Demonica commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even with difficult thoughts or feelings, which can help with grief, parenting stress, or ongoing anxiety. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits.She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep the work grounded in the person's priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and day-to-day realities, adjusting plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time on a workday. Licensed professionals can use a range of approaches virtually to practice skills, set measurable goals, and review progress in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting issues are addressed?
She works with adults facing parenting strain, family problems, fatherhood issues, and related relationship concerns. Topics also include communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness.
How would she approach anxiety or stress?
Demonica uses brief, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Sessions often include practical exercises to reduce daily stress.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience and has worked in child welfare and gerontology, bringing experience with grief, loss, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland, and her practice is located in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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