- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About LaToya
LaToya Tanniehill is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience. She supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career pressures, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief. Her work also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, and major life changes.
LaToya uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She focuses on what is happening now and how feelings show up in relationships and daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches she lists and she combines it with client-centered care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when useful.
Sessions typically involve talking through specific patterns, naming painful emotions, and practicing new ways of responding. She offers tools for managing anxiety and for coping with loss or transitions. When relationship or family topics come up, she helps people identify interaction cycles and the emotions that keep those cycles going.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical skills. Clients can expect to try experiments between sessions and to work on small, manageable goals. LaToya also addresses caregiver stress, control issues, forgiveness, feelings of isolation, questions of life purpose, and social anxiety.
LaToya works in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Her approach is intended to be straightforward and action-oriented, with attention to emotions and to how they shape choices in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
LaToya often blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how they shape interaction patterns. It can help when partners or individuals notice repeating emotional cycles that feel stuck. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective and goals, offering space to speak and be heard while building trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. LaToya will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration can continue over the first few sessions and adjustments are common as priorities become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They also make it straightforward to practice techniques and track progress between sessions. Licensed professionals, including therapists using EFT and CBT, often find that the same therapeutic tasks can be adapted to virtual sessions while focusing on emotional experience and practical exercises.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career strain, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, and related issues like intimacy and anger.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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