Tia Gross , MD, LCPC

Tia Gross is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland who has spent 15 years working with adults facing depression, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, women’s concerns, and relationship issues. She brings a background of direct service across correctional, outpatient, and community settings, which informs a practical and grounded approach to care.

She completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Towson University and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology - Counseling from the University of Baltimore. Her credentials include MD and LCPC - MD indicates a medical degree and LCPC denotes a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a credential for clinicians trained in counseling and psychotherapy.

Tia draws from relational and collaborative methods that prioritize the therapeutic alliance, and she integrates strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused strategies to meet each person where they are. She values creativity and flexibility in treatment, aiming to build warm, supportive relationships that help clients leverage their strengths, work through challenges, and develop new, meaningful chapters in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tia commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors so they can manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress more effectively. She also applies solution-focused strategies that concentrate on building practical steps and small, achievable goals to move through life transitions and relationship challenges. In practice she emphasizes relational and collaborative work, focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a space to explore strengths and develop coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so care remains tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from different locations, and connect with a licensed professional in ways that suit an individual’s routine and comfort level.