Tabitha Duckworth , LCSW

Tabitha Duckworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience helping individuals, couples, groups, and families navigate life’s challenges. She earned her master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University - Mandel School of Social Work in Cleveland, Ohio, and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Ohio and Florida. As an LCSW, she brings extensive clinical training and practical experience to her work with clients, drawing on skills developed over nearly three decades in the field.

Tabitha focuses on assisting people to identify and build on their strengths, develop coping skills, and find motivation for meaningful change. Her areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among others. She also offers support for adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family dynamics, and communication or commitment concerns.

Her approach centers on providing encouragement, practical tools, and evidence-informed strategies to reduce negative thinking, manage stress, and work through trauma. Tabitha aims to support people in creating more resilient, fulfilling lives and welcomes the opportunity to accompany others on their journey toward healing and growth.

Approaches and Online Care for Tailored Support

Tabitha uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are encouraged to explore their own goals and values; this approach helps people build self-awareness and confidence while addressing relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop healthier coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool she employs for couples and family work, focusing on understanding emotional responses and strengthening secure connections between partners and family members.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tabitha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and priorities change. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor treatment to the individual.

Online therapy with Tabitha offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional without sacrificing continuity of care, helping clients maintain progress during busy or changing life circumstances.