Tianna Burroughs (she/her) , LCSW

Tianna Burroughs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a compassionate, practical approach to therapy. She earned a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University in 2009 and holds an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Across settings such as home-based care, schools, youth shelters, residential programs, and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, she has supported people of all ages through a wide range of challenges.

Tianna has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, parenting struggles, divorce, and crisis stabilization. Her lived experience growing up in an under-resourced area of northern Indiana informs a deep sense of empathy and an understanding of the systemic and personal challenges many clients face. She approaches clinical work with warmth, honesty, and a nonjudgmental stance while remaining direct when guidance is needed.

Grounded in strength-based and solution-focused methods, Tianna helps clients identify and build on skills and resources they already possess. She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, and she incorporates mindfulness and breathing exercises to support emotional regulation. Feedback from clients is encouraged and shapes the course of therapy.

On a personal level, Tianna took several years away from formal practice to raise her twins and care for her teenage niece. Her family has lived in Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee due to her spouse’s career in mental health. Outside of work she enjoys outdoor adventures, yoga, and interior design.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tianna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to help clients notice and adjust the thinking patterns that influence mood and behavior. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and challenges with motivation or coping. Attachment-Based Therapy is also a key approach she uses, especially when working with family dynamics, parenting concerns, or issues rooted in early relationships; it explores patterns in relationships and helps people build more secure connections. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, including mindfulness and emotion regulation strategies, are employed to support clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Tianna works with clients to evaluate which methods align with their values, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made and needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure the approach fits the person, not the other way around.

Online therapy with Tianna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent care even when life is busy or geographically mobile. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises used in person to each online format so therapy remains practical and effective.