About Takiya
Takiya Tarlton helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and self-esteem struggles. She offers practical support for blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace stress. Takiya also focuses on first responder and veteran concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, and issues facing young adults and women.
Takiya has 14 years of counseling experience and holds LCMHC and LPC credentials. She draws on straightforward methods that teach skills people can use between sessions.
How Takiya works
Conversations are focused on small steps that lead to clearer thinking and better choices. Her style is warm and direct. She encourages people to practice self-care and to name their needs so they feel respected.
Sessions balance talk with exercises people can try at home to build confidence and improve relationships. Takiya uses evidence-based approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and responses. She helps clients notice what matters most, accept hard feelings, and take committed actions toward their goals.
The work is practical and goal-oriented while staying grounded in each person’s life. People who want help sorting through big life changes or ongoing stress can find a steady, supportive guide in her. She works with English-speaking clients and offers a range of online session options to fit different schedules and needs.
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What Takiya works with
The areas below are the ones Takiya selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Registers | LCMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take actions that match those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for stress, life direction, and rebuilding after big changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and improving coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication and distress tolerance in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or for brief skill practice. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into busy lives and different schedules, while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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