- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware support
About Tyania
Tyania McConnell brings ten years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed clinical social worker. She values each person’s strengths and believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Tyania offers calm, practical guidance for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.
She is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW and holds CSW and LMSW credentials reflecting a long path in social work. Over a decade she has supported people dealing with relationship questions, career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. Her background also includes work related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder issues.
In session she uses clear, down-to-earth language. Tyania draws on client-centered work to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking, and dialectical behavior elements to build emotion regulation skills.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach that mixes practical tools with reflective conversation. Tyania aims to help people set small, achievable goals and notice progress along the way. Her practice emphasizes steady support for coping with change, including challenges after a natural or human-caused disaster.
She practices in Georgia and works in English. To begin, a simple intake process matches needs and schedules so people can find a good fit and start setting realistic goals.
Approaches that guide online conversations
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to each person. It relies on empathic listening and reflective conversation to help someone clarify goals and feel understood.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build routines that reduce anxiety and depression.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, includes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be useful for people who want concrete strategies to steady mood and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions, using worksheets, guided practices, and structured goal setting to keep work moving forward.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia, South Carolina, Michigan, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Tyania works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness, first responder issues, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers practical tools like thought work and emotion regulation skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with a broad range of life stressors and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
The clinician holds LCSW, CSW, and LMSW credentials and practices in Georgia. Licensing includes a Georgia LCSW and a Michigan LMSW as documented.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.