Tabitha Duckworth , LCSW

Tabitha Duckworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, groups, and families. She earned her master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University - Mandel School of Social Work and brings a long history of practice grounded in helping people identify their strengths, build skills, and find motivation to make meaningful change.

Tabitha approaches therapy with a focus on offering practical tools, encouragement, and steady support as clients navigate stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She enjoys collaborating with people to dismantle negative thinking patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to overcome obstacles and create a more satisfying and balanced life.

Known for a supportive and strengths-oriented style, Tabitha aims to touch as many lives as possible by providing guidance that is both compassionate and action-oriented. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and stands ready to assist clients in progressing toward clearer goals and improved well-being.

Approaches for Online Growth and Relationship Work

Tabitha often blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience and strengths, offering a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and negative thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment needs, and is particularly effective for couples and family work where improving connection and communication is a priority.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Tabitha collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative attitude helps ensure therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Tabitha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and consistency across busy lives. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches effectively through remote sessions, helping clients access support from home or while traveling and maintain continuity of care.