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Tia Savage

Practical, goal-focused therapy with steady support

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Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tia

Tia Savage practices with a warm, problem-solving approach that centers on each person's needs. She uses practical skills and steady support to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. Tia emphasizes clear goals and everyday tools rather than long lectures.

Her style is grounded and down-to-earth. Tia earned a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and became a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, in 2008. She also holds a Life Coaching Certificate from the University of New Hampshire earned in 2016.

Background and approach

Her combined training informs a flexible mix of therapy and coaching techniques. Sessions often focus on developing coping strategies and building routines that fit real life. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She also draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. Tia has 15 years of experience and works from New Hampshire. She helps people tackle relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and career-related stress.

Her approach includes practical steps for managing attention challenges and compassion fatigue. People can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental clinician who encourages small, steady changes. Tia aims to help clients identify strengths and move toward achievable goals.

Her work favors clear communication and skills people can use after sessions.

Therapeutic approaches online that focus on practical change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead and creates space for honest talk, which helps people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more workable patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions may blend listening, skill teaching, and goal-setting to match what feels most useful for the client.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats let people schedule therapy around busy days and keep progress between meetings through messaging options. For many, remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular work on stress, parenting concerns, relationships, and everyday coping skills.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship issues, plus grief, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is problem-solving and client-centered. She focuses on skill building and practical steps to improve day-to-day life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience providing therapy and coaching-informed care.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials: MA LICSW LICSW114998 and NH LCSW 2787, and practices from New Hampshire.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Languages
English

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