Tina Jerolds, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About Tina

Tina Jerolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of practice based in Illinois. She focuses on common life challenges like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, and relationship concerns. Tina aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for parents and adults who need workable tools and clear support.

She works plainly and directly in sessions, listening first and then helping clients find manageable steps forward. Tina blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to reduce overwhelming thoughts and build healthier routines.

Background and approach

She also draws on experience with trauma, grief, addiction-related concerns, and mood conditions when those issues come up. Tina trained at Southern Illinois University where she completed a graduate degree in social work with a mental health focus. Over two decades she has worked across child welfare and mental health settings and has seen a wide variety of ages and circumstances.

That background informs practical guidance in sessions and realistic goal-setting. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth. She prioritizes listening and tailoring the plan to each person’s needs and values.

Many sessions involve talking through problems, trying small changes, and checking what helps. Outside work she enjoys hiking, cycling, travel, and time with her husband and adult son. She also likes walking her golden retriever, Ruby, and writing when time allows.

How Tina’s approaches work online

Tina uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people tackle everyday struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience, and it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through parenting, relationship, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tina collaborates with each person to figure out what fits their goals and preferences. She will often combine listening-focused sessions with CBT techniques so the plan matches the client’s needs and pace.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Tina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so parents and adults can pick what works best. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and continued support between in-depth sessions.

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 kinds of concerns does she address?

Tina works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related concerns like guilt and shame and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a straightforward, listening-first approach. Sessions blend client-centered talk with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to try small, realistic changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 22 years of professional experience and a graduate degree in social work from Southern Illinois University with a mental health focus.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149010409.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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