Tieesha Ketchings-Holmes , LMSW

Tieesha Ketchings-Holmes is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, a credential that reflects graduate-level social work training and clinical practice in Michigan.

Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, adjustment disorders, low self-esteem, and depression, as well as relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, addictions, and issues related to aging and caregiving. She draws on several therapeutic methods to meet each client where they are, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and psychodynamic perspectives to shape treatment plans that respond to individual strengths and goals.

Tieesha maintains a warm, interactive style and emphasizes sensitivity, dignity, and respect in every session. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, viewing clients as experts in their own lives and working to amplify existing resources while addressing obstacles. Recognizing that beginning therapy can be a courageous step, she aims to empower clients to set and reach meaningful goals through tailored dialogue and practical interventions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tieesha integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work to address emotional and practical concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and build self-trust while addressing issues like self-esteem and relationship challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and goals, guiding clients to develop concrete steps and quick tools for coping with life changes and specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tieesha works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that treatment remains relevant and responsive to progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, and they allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that feel most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver effective, goal-focused care while accommodating each client’s lifestyle.