Tarisha McCullen , LCSW

Tarisha McCullen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. She brings a spirit of compassion and a nonjudgmental stance to her work, treating each person with respect while helping to address emotional or mental health imbalances that interfere with daily life and relationships.

Tarisha works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related issues, as well as relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and eating-related concerns. She also supports people experiencing postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, emptiness, trichotillomania, and issues common to young adults, veterans, and women.

Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Tarisha meets clients where they are and tailors her approach to each person’s needs, focusing on practical strategies and insight to foster healthier coping and stronger connections. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life changes and regain a sense of balance and purpose.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Tarisha McCullen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills training with exploratory work aimed at understanding patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Skills-focused interventions teach coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation, helping people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Exploratory, insight-oriented work helps identify relationship patterns, communication problems, and underlying factors contributing to grief, low self-esteem, or difficulties with intimacy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tarisha partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors her methods so that treatment addresses the most pressing concerns while building long-term resilience.

Online therapy with Tarisha is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from wherever a person is located and to maintain continuity during life transitions, while allowing therapists and clients to work together toward meaningful change.