Tabitha Duckworth , LCSW

Tabitha Duckworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 29 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. She earned her master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University - Mandel School of Social Work in Cleveland, Ohio, and is licensed to provide clinical social work services in both Ohio and Florida. As an LCSW, she holds advanced training in mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention and brings decades of practice to each client interaction.

Throughout a long career in social work, Tabitha has developed a broad skill set helping people uncover their strengths, sharpen coping skills, and find motivation for meaningful change. Her work focuses on practical tools and encouragement to navigate trauma, manage stress, reduce negative thinking, and rebuild after loss. She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Tabitha’s approach centers on offering support, teaching strategies that build resilience, and helping clients take actionable steps toward their goals. She aims to empower each person to move through life’s hurdles with greater confidence and a clearer sense of purpose, meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively toward lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Tabitha integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a collaborative space where the client’s goals and values guide the work; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Tabitha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best. She tailors interventions to a client’s needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Tabitha offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family obligations, or mobility limits, while providing consistent support and practical tools to work on real-life challenges.