LaToya Tanniehill , LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About LaToya

LaToya Tanniehill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical support for parents and caregivers facing stress and family-related concerns. She speaks plain, direct language and aims to make appointments feel manageable for busy households. Parents who are juggling work, home, and emotional needs can expect calm, steady guidance and tools they can try between sessions.

Her sessions begin with listening to what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

She uses that information to build simple, realistic steps for coping with anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and everyday overwhelm. LaToya prioritizes clear strategies for improving self-esteem, setting boundaries, and handling caregiving stress. With 11 years as a licensed social worker, LaToya blends talking with hands-on techniques.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to shape the work. The aim is to ease intense feelings and to practice new habits that fit family life. Clients can expect a collaborative atmosphere where progress is measured in small changes.

She offers a mix of tools - thought work, calming practices, and communication strategies - to address relationship and parenting challenges. The focus is practical steps that can be used at home. LaToya practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.

Her background includes supporting people through life transitions, trauma, and issues that affect daily family functioning. She frames therapy as a partner in moving toward clearer priorities and steadier days.

Approaches that translate well to online family support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person without judgment. It helps parents and caregivers feel heard and can make it easier to talk about sensitive family worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer thinking; it is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood by practicing small, testable changes.

LaToya treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit their day-to-day life, and adjust as needed. That collaborative testing helps determine whether more skill-building or more emotion-focused work is a better fit.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules. Video and phone allow face-to-face conversation, while chat and messaging can work for shorter check-ins and coaching-style support. These options offer flexibility for parents who need to balance childcare, work, and appointments, while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does LaToya help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing listening with concrete steps. She combines supportive conversation with tools to use between sessions.

How much experience does she have in practice?

LaToya has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, and life transitions.

What are her professional credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.019278.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are session costs structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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