Tina Jerolds , LCSW

Tina Jerolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 22 years of professional experience. She has worked across the lifespan, offering support to young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and brings a long-standing background in child welfare and mental health to her clinical work.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse from childhood and adulthood, partner abuse and marital problems, addiction issues, grief, parenting and life transitions, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, self-esteem and motivation, anger and coping skills, mood disorders such as bipolar, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

Clinically, she draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and also uses mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, crisis counseling, and can integrate a faith-based Christian perspective when appropriate. Her training includes a graduate degree in social work from Southern Illinois University with a concentration in mental health. Tina approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, recognizing the vulnerability involved in seeking help and tailoring her work to each person's specific needs and goals.

Outside of practice she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and walking her golden dog, Ruby, and values time spent writing, traveling, and being with her husband and adult son.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches in Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person's experience and building a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals guide the work. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, life transitions, and issues that benefit from empathic listening and collaborative exploration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and habits associated with addiction or mood disorders by teaching concrete tools to cope with symptoms and challenge negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tina Jerolds works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access therapy from different locations while still working with the same therapist.