Tilaya Bradford-Hollins, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and low self-esteem.
- License 149028538 · Illinois Expires November 2027
- NPI 1902616519 · national registry
- Experience and languages 11+ years in practice English
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About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals coping with major life changes and those who want to build stronger personal coping skills. Her style is warm, straightforward, and focused on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
She brings 11 years of clinical experience to the work. Sessions often focus on improving communication, increasing self-love, and developing habits that reduce anxiety.
Background and approach
Tilaya pays close attention to how attachment and past losses shape current reactions and relationships. Tilaya uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Client-centered principles guide the pace and goals of therapy. In the room she aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can name painful emotions and try new ways of responding. She offers concrete tools for coping with triggers, impulsivity, shame, and guilt.
Many clients work on communication skills, boundary-setting, and repairing trust after separation or loss. Tilaya also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, body image concerns, financial anxiety, and questions about life purpose. She conducts sessions in English for clients located in Illinois and adapts methods to fit each person’s background and goals.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149028538 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1902616519 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tilaya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tilaya names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Tilaya names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches and how they translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and moments when people feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connection and trust, helping people notice patterns and change how they relate to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and combine methods that fit a person's situation. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time to match what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging is useful for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping focus on clear skills and consistent progress.
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Frequently asked
What issues does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and mood concerns.
What is Tilaya's therapy style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions emphasize clear communication, skill building, and applying tools between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with people on trauma recovery, relationship patterns, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credentials and region are on record?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices with clients in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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