Tina Jerolds , LCSW

Tina Jerolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 22 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She draws on a broad clinical background to address concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, childhood and adult trauma and abuse, partner abuse and marital difficulties, and the transitions that come with parenting and other life changes. Tina also works with issues related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she offers a faith-based Christian option when clients request it.

Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, and crisis counseling. With a graduate degree in social work from Southern Illinois University concentrated in mental health, she has worked with clients across the lifespan—from young children to older adults—and has an extensive background in child welfare and community mental health services.

Tina values the courage it takes to reach out for help and aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space where a person’s story can be witnessed and explored. She tailors therapeutic work to each individual’s needs and goals. Outside of professional life she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, cycling, walking her golden (Ruby), writing, travel, and spending time with her husband and adult son.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s experience guides the work. The therapist listens carefully, reflects understanding, and helps clients explore their values and goals - an approach that can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is more structured and works by identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, then developing practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it offers concrete tools for managing symptoms and building coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Tina Jerolds works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with a therapist - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from a convenient location.