- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Values-based work
About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings 11 years of experience working with clients who want clearer communication, stronger coping skills, and more self-compassion.
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on concrete skills you can use between meetings and on understanding how past experiences shape present reactions. She encourages clients to name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values.
Tilaya blends several evidence-informed methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior ideas to manage intense emotions, and attachment-based work to heal patterns that stem from early relationships.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is checked regularly. She pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life and helps people build routines that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
Tilaya practices in Illinois and brings cultural awareness to issues like women's experiences, workplace strain, and caregiver stress. She supports people dealing with mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, body image and money worries, helping them find practical ways forward.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making difficult life changes by focusing on what matters rather than on perfect feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and communication, helping people repair patterns that cause repeated conflict or isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. That collaborative process means techniques can change as needs evolve during therapy.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, the ability to join sessions when travel is difficult, and options for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Tilaya uses her approaches to help people apply skills into daily routines so therapy fits real life rather than adding more stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and mood concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical with a warm, respectful tone. Sessions combine skill-building with exploration of patterns that come from past experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on stress, workplace challenges, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW, listed as IL LCSW, and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether in-person or remote sessions are offered. The profile does not specify formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.