- People-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- Goal focused
About Tanisha
Tanisha Crawford is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting struggles. She also offers support for grief, trauma, addictions, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and codependency concerns.
Tanisha emphasizes a straightforward, people-centered approach. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and works together with them to find practical ways forward. Sessions often focus on identifying the root of a problem and learning hands-on strategies to cope and adapt.
Her background includes long experience supporting those facing major life changes and family tensions. She draws on techniques from client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on the person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unmotivated to change. Solution-Focused Therapy supports setting short-term, achievable goals and building momentum. Tanisha aims to combine these approaches so sessions feel useful and understandable.
People who choose her often want direct guidance and practical skills rather than long, abstract discussion. She works to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life. Prospective clients are invited to start by sharing a little about their situation and scheduling an initial meeting.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Tanisha commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead so sessions honor each person's priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying upsetting thoughts and testing them, then practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which combination of methods to try and make adjustments over time based on what helps.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how she currently meets with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use online sessions to review worksheets, practice new skills between meetings, and keep therapy focused on concrete steps for change.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and codependency among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals, practical coping techniques, and helping clients build skills that fit their daily life.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats offered for meetings with her.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and scheduling factors, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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