Therapist profile
Tawana Cummings, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and Stress
Continue with TawanaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and DBT skills
About Tawana
Tawana Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and life changes. She works with people who are facing fertility and postpartum adjustments, caregiving strains, chronic illness, and relationship or communication problems related to family life.
Her style centers on practical conversation and clear goals. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies are brought in to teach coping skills and reshape unhelpful thinking patterns.
Tawana also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term, achievable steps when a quick shift is the priority. Together these methods aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
She has worked with people navigating divorce, fatherhood questions, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer, and HIV/AIDS, among other serious life stressors. Her approach is straightforward - identify goals, try practical tools, and adjust as needed. The practitioner asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
Sessions are offered in English and operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How core methods are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's priorities and adjust pacing and focus based on each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. In an online format CBT can include short homework, thought records, and skill practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That may mean starting with Client-Centered conversation, adding CBT skill work, and using Motivational Interviewing when motivation or readiness for change is a barrier.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy day. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, or sessions that focus on skill practice without travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and exercises so work continues between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, fertility issues, and family problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas. Her practice is listed as based in Texas.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with location.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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