Tina Outlaw, LISW-CP

(LISW-CP)

About Me

Parents I have 25 years’ experience as a Clinical Social Worker with children, adolescents and young adults recovering from trauma, emotional or behavioral challenges and with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. This platform allows a remote/tech friendly video and messaging interchange between your child and there therapist and you and the therapist. I use cognitive behavioral therapy primarily to help change the thought process and help different actions occur. Parents, some kids get lost in school scheduling, schoolwork, relationships, identity, gender identity, planning for the next school/future, and they need a non judgmental and objective individual to just listen. I can help point you and your child in the right direction and make the steps to a solution understandable and doable. Many young people feel lost when they get into upper grades. No one prepares you for what to do if, you cannot find a job, boy or girlfriend, group of friends right away. It is not unusual to get overwhelmed and even paralyzed, and just do nothing. Rather than being fearful of what is to come, we can change your way of thinking and help you embrace the adventure ahead of you. Are you interested in taking apart all of the tasks and make things feel more manageable? Rather than dreading talking with and living with your parents, let us work on changing it into something tolerable and maybe even beneficial. We can work towards helping all family relationships and interchanges be more positive. Let's can get your teen out of the room and talking with you again. Would you like to be able to help your teen, make a step by step plan with short and long term goals ? Do you want your child to be able to control what they can, without everything feeling out of control? Do you want your child to feel like people hear what you want and need? Do you want your child to feel more confident and organized in your school/job search ? Looking for a different and more personal therapy experience, here it is! I will work with you and your child to target change points, develop a plan where progress is seen within 8 sessions. Lets’ get you and your teen on the right track today!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 26

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Reviews

Written by J.A. on Jul 26, 2021 after counseling with Tina for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s helped me identify so many things that has explained certain behaviors I have. She validated my concerns about my ADHD when doctors didn’t want to diagnose me, even though I knew I was showing symptoms. She never made me feel silly for the amount of animals I have, or for the things that I’ve gotten into to help me cope with certain events. She’s listened to me, given me great advice, and helped me identify negative behaviors and helped me figure out ways to turn it into a positive thing. She really knows her stuff and uses her experience to help as much as she can, and she also educates you on things that you discussed with her! I would highly recommend Tina, she’s helped me when I felt lost, helped identify things that I couldn’t explain, and has encouraged me when I need it most. You definitely will enjoy working with her

Written by A.M. on May 04, 2021 after counseling with Tina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ms. Tina has been an amazing counselor. She has helped me so much throughout the time I've been talking with her and she actually listens to what I have to say. She is super patient, I'm a really bad communicator but she stays patient with me and even offers up more suggestions that could help me.

Written by W.E. on Feb 18, 2021 after counseling with Tina for 2 months

Tina was so understanding and helpful to me during a very difficult time in my life. She was always full of suggestions that were helpful and encouraging.

Written by M.E. on Feb 16, 2021 after counseling with Tina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Tina Outlaw is very much hands-on even when I’m not exactly checking in she consistently checks on me and I do find myself progressing with her.

Written by J.E. on Jan 30, 2021 after counseling with Tina for 4 months

Tina has been wonderful. She has helped me through many situations, with both advice and sympathy. I would absolutely recommend her to others.

Written by K.E. on Dec 22, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Really need to figure out how to make myself leave the house and start baby stepping back in to life

Written by H.O. on Dec 21, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She was able to quickly adapt when we could not video chat and still had a great session

Written by T.R. on Dec 20, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Tina is very understanding and gets right to the point, which I appreciated! Very responsive

Written by J.O. on Dec 02, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

I've only recently started working with Tina but she is thoughtful and timely with her responses and follow up. Really glad I found her!

Written by M.A. on Nov 04, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Tina is always helpful & will message me daily if needed

Written by M.O. on Oct 19, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Tina has helped me tremendously and she really has helped me come to terms with a lot of things. She listens well and takes the time to get to know you so that you feel more comfortable. I highly suggest Tina if you want great advice and a friendly experience.

Written by C.L. on Oct 16, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have been using this for several months now. My counselor and I just clicked right away and it has been so helpful especially during the pandemic where you can't meet with somebody face to face and it's so convenient working it into my schedule. I have made so many improvements in many many areas and I'm just thankful that I gave it a try because sometimes that's the scariest hardest part is giving something a try.

Written by B.R. on Oct 06, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Tina has been terrific. She presents appropriate and timely responses on a regular basis. I like the way, the fact that she challenges me.

Written by E.M. on Sep 22, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

She was amazing! Always helped me with different exercises on how to deal with negative thoughts

Written by M.A. on Aug 31, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 7 months

I have been working with Tina for almost 7 months. And those 7 months were the hardest I had in years. With Tinas guidance and wisdom I found out things about me I have put deep down and tried to forget about. I learned skills to help me and calm my anxiety and depression. I honestly couldn’t have gone this far this year or even made it. I want to say thank you for listening to me and being the only person for a while that believed me.

Written by J.O. on Aug 24, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Tina has been very kind and understanding when listening to me just sort of overshare, and as someone who is used to pushing down emotions, it's really nice to feel as if someone actually wants to listen to what I have to say, as well as trying to find ways to move towards correcting negative behaviors that are inherently harmful to me. I especially appreciate how she validates my feelings on situations whenever I feel as if I'm being overdramatic. It's always nice to feel heard, and I feel like she definitely hears me.

Written by L.A. on Aug 03, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month

Tina is very understanding. She lets you know if you have options to take action or she gives really good advice and wonderful articles to read. I’m glad i was matched to her.

Written by M.A. on Jul 24, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

This is my first experience and I appreciate you working with me and taking these baby steps with me.

Written by R.O. on Jun 26, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I just recently started working with her. On some very embarrassing things about my own psyche. She is very respectful. Replies fast. Gives me hope. I hope to learn and grow more as the time goes by with her help. Thank you.

Written by A.L. on Jun 04, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Tina has been an incredible counselor. I’ve learned ways to work myself through and out of anxiety and depression, and remapped old traumas. Amazing work. So grateful to have found her at this time.

Written by S.T. on May 21, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Tina is approachable, results-oriented and just what I needed during a Pandemic! She's helped me find tools and approaches to help with my anxiety. I highly recommend Tina!

Written by H.A. on May 15, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Tina is very helpful and provides a lot of resources to address your needs.

Written by A.L. on Apr 19, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd

It’s early in the therapy, but Tina has shined through a very rigorous “interview” process with me before I even spoke with her. She has the experience and wherewithal to help me continue to improve my mental health!

Written by K.E. on Apr 01, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and anger management

Tina has been amazing. I feel like this is the only way to do counseling. The constant contact is so beneficial unlike only have 1 weekly session.

Written by A.B. on Mar 26, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Tina is extraordinary! I love counseling with Tina! She’s helped me so much I highly recommend her!

Written by T.O. on Mar 14, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

Tina is caring and a great listener. She is available when you need her and provides the tools needed for your situation to reach your goal.

Written by M.E. on Mar 08, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Tina is wonderful at what she does! She listens and understands and really helps get through whatever issues you might be going through. She is personable and compassionate.

Written by R.A. on Feb 16, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

I think Tina is great!

Written by W.R. on Feb 11, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Thus far, I'm very happy with Tina's outreach and work on my behalf. It's still early in our time together, but I feel very positive.

Written by R.E. on Feb 10, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

I feel teen counseling did a great job matching a counselor that could relate to my life especially my profession. She listens very well and sends worksheets that help with my specific issues. She also will touch base with me daily if I need it which is great!

Written by A.M. on Jan 30, 2020 after counseling with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Tina has been an integral part in working through a really tough time in my life. She is understanding and knowledgeable and has been a huge help to me!