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Tina Owen, LICSW, LCSW

Trauma-aware therapist with a warm style

7 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Tina

Tina Owen is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana and Rhode Island. She holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, earned in 2017, and brings seven years of direct clinical experience to her practice. Tina blends a relaxed, warm presence with clear focus on what a person needs in the moment.

Her approach centers on trauma processing and grief support while also addressing stress and anxiety.

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Background and approach

She often helps people who feel isolated, out of place, or overwhelmed by life transitions. Tina affirms LGBTQIA+ identities and neurodiversity, and she welcomes conversations about ADHD and autism when they are part of someone’s experience. Sessions aim to be collaborative.

Tina uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when useful. She also draws on solution-focused methods to set concrete steps and short-term goals. Tina describes her style as laid back and grounded in warmth, humor, and affirmation.

She works to create a space where people feel heard and understood and where practical steps toward change are the focus. Many clients come for help with trauma-related concerns, social anxiety, grief, and stress management. People who prefer a conversational, supportive therapist who still keeps an eye on goals may find a helpful match with Tina.

She encourages collaboration about the best approach and adapts plans as needs change.

Approaches that guide online work

Tina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety and stress. DBT emphasizes coping skills like emotional regulation and distress tolerance, useful for strong emotions and trauma-related reactions.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to find their own motivation. Each approach is explained and offered collaboratively; Tina will talk with the client about what feels most useful and adapt the plan as goals evolve.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth or not being on camera matters. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in more frequently with brief updates or between-session notes. These options offer flexibility in pacing and format while keeping the work focused on clear goals and practical strategies.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Tina works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, hoarding, isolation, and social anxiety.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Tina’s style is laid back and warm. Sessions combine empathy, practical steps, and occasional humor to help people make progress.
What is Tina’s professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville in 2017.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana with licensure also in Rhode Island.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Louisiana, Rhode Island
Languages
English

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