Tilaya Bradford-Hollins
LCSW
Trauma-informed support with practical skills
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About Tilaya
She uses trauma-focused therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address painful memories and present-day patterns. Tilaya often brings attachment-based ideas into the work to help people understand how early relationships shape current behavior. Sessions emphasize clear goals, manageable skills, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings. She pays attention to communication habits, guilt and shame, and issues such as abandonment or isolation. The work moves at a pace that fits each person, with choices about skills practice, values-driven steps, and emotional processing.
Her practice also addresses practical life concerns like money stress, caregiving strain, and workplace pressure. Tilaya draws on eleven years of experience as an LCSW to blend problem-solving with emotional care. This approach aims to help people feel more capable and connected to what matters.
People who want to start will find straightforward support for common struggles such as post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and relationship patterns. She encourages honest conversation about goals and priorities so therapy can match real life needs.
How Tilaya’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Tilaya uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people address painful memories and reduce the way those memories shape daily life. This approach centers on processing past hurt while teaching skills to feel steadier in the present.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients clarify values and take small, meaningful steps even when emotions feel strong. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relationship patterns and improve communication and connection with others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tilaya will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills work, emotional processing, or a blend of methods over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on difficult days. It can also let people use video when visual cues help, or rely on audio for a shorter, lower-bandwidth conversation. These practical benefits help therapy feel manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LCSW, Illinois149028538
- NPI1902616519
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Tilaya commonly help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and compassionate, combining skills practice with emotional exploration. Sessions focus on clear goals, communication work, and steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Tilaya has eleven years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker in Illinois. That background informs her blend of trauma work and skill-based therapies.
What credentials and location apply to this practice?
She holds the credential LCSW and provides services to people in Illinois. No other licensing details are provided here.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin therapy with Tilaya?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.
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