Tia Jackson , LCSW

Tia Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has spent more than 25 years supporting children, youth, and adults through significant life transitions and mental health challenges. She combines clinical training with practical experience to help people build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and gain new perspectives that support personal growth and resilience.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern University, a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Tennessee, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in health care management from the University of Phoenix. Her training and background have informed a career offering individual, group, and family therapy across a variety of settings.

Tia describes her approach as grounded in empathic listening and respect for each person s life story. As an LCSW - a license indicating specialized preparation to provide clinical social work services - she draws on evidence-based methods and the client s own experiences to promote healing and development. She is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas and works with issues ranging from stress and anxiety to trauma, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and mood disorders.

People who work with Tia can expect a collaborative process that values their priorities and seeks practical strategies to manage change and improve emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Tia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that build a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client s own goals and insights guide the work. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and exploring life changes at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool Tia uses to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for mood management, anxiety reduction, and behavior change. CBT is often paired with other methods to create a focused plan for specific concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tia works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility that can make consistent therapy easier to maintain. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or work, fit appointments into busy schedules, and use communication styles that feel most comfortable while still receiving structured therapeutic support.