Tawana Cummings , LCSW

Tawana Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, infertility and postpartum adjustment, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. Tawana emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals.

She acknowledges that choosing to seek support takes courage and aims to be a steady partner in that process. Currently, she is only able to see clients on Saturdays and is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapy Approaches and Online Care with Tawana Cummings

Tawana draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps with motivation, self-esteem, and relationships by centering the client’s perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety, offering practical tools for managing symptoms. Additionally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to teach emotion regulation and coping skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and difficult life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tawana collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as work progresses so the plan stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, which can be particularly helpful for those balancing work, family, or health concerns.