Tikishia Ferrell, LPC - Therapist in Alabama

About Tikishia

Tikishia Ferrell is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical support for families and parents. She speaks plainly and offers steady guidance for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting challenges. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at helping parents and caregivers find clearer steps forward.

She treats each person with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are tailored to each family's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

That means conversations and goals are shaped around what is realistic for a household and what a parent can manage day to day. Ferrell draws from several therapy methods to match what a client needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships and early patterns affect current family dynamics.

She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the focus on the parent's own goals and strengths. Cognitive behavioral methods help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical actions. With 12 years of experience, she brings steady clinical time without jargon.

She is licensed in Alabama as an LPC, license number AL LPC 3940. That background informs how she plans sessions and sets collaborative goals with families. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Parents can expect a supportive, practical process that aims to reduce daily stress and improve family communication.

How her approaches translate to online family support

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how they affect parenting and family closeness. Online sessions can help parents notice these patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday situations. Client-centered therapy centers the parent's own goals and priorities, offering a space to talk through what matters most and build on existing strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce stress and improve mood; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily parenting stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the parent's concerns, talk about goals, and suggest methods that seem like the best fit. Decisions about techniques and pacing are collaborative, so plans adjust as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions suit parents on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to use brief support when needed. These options help parents fit therapy into their schedules and maintain continuity of care even with a hectic family life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Tikishia address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflicts, self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is respectful and client-centered, focusing on each family's goals and strengths while using practical tools to manage problems.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Alabama with license number AL LPC 3940.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside her state.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with 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 according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Alabama
Languages: English

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