Tanya Morrow , LISW, LCSW

Tanya Morrow is a seasoned clinical social worker whose career began in 1982 after earning a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University’s MSASS program. She holds LISW and LCSW credentials, indicating licensed clinical social work qualifications that authorize independent practice and clinical treatment. Her professional background includes extensive service in community mental health, with a 24-year tenure at Beech Brook that shaped much of her work with children and families.

Since moving into private practice in 2017, Tanya’s work has focused on individuals from 12 to 112 years of age. She provides care to people across genders, including cis and trans males, and has a particular commitment to supporting women and those who experience marginalization or disenfranchisement. Her pronouns are she/her.

Tanya’s clinical expertise spans trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, mood instability, addictions, self-esteem and self-empowerment, life transitions, parenting and family dynamics, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Treatment approaches she uses include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), EMDR, solution-focused techniques, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and practical, values-oriented interventions inspired by concepts such as the Serenity Prayer. Her practice emphasizes building coping skills, strengthening attachment and communication, and supporting clients through stages of personal growth and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by emphasizing meaningful goals over symptom control.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in early life and influence current relationships. It helps clients explore connection, trust, and emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and family dynamics.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of distressing memories and the reduction of their emotional impact. It is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms and for improving emotional stability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tanya works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access care from home, work, or while traveling. These options make scheduling easier and can reduce barriers to regular attendance, helping clients maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy lives.