Tia Gross , MD, LCPC

Tia Gross is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Maryland with 16 years of experience supporting adults coping with depression, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, women’s concerns, and relationship challenges. She blends formal training and hands-on experience to meet each person where they are, drawing on a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Towson University and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology - Counseling from the University of Baltimore.

Her credentials include MD and LCPC; MD indicates a Doctor of Medicine and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a state-recognized counseling license. Over her career she has worked in correctional, outpatient, and community settings, which has informed a practical, adaptable approach to care.

Tia employs relational and collaborative methods alongside strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs. She aims to cultivate a warm, caring therapeutic relationship that builds on strengths, navigates adversity, and supports clients in creating new, meaningful chapters in their lives.

Adapting Evidence-Based Approaches to Online Care

Many of Tia Gross’s most used techniques translate well to remote work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; they are useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving. Solution-focused methods concentrate on clients’ strengths and immediate goals, helping people make measurable changes in areas like life transitions and relationship concerns through focused, short-term strategies. A relational, strength-based stance emphasizes partnership and resilience, creating a supportive atmosphere that helps clients build on existing resources to navigate challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tia works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques accordingly so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to maintain regular contact and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, focused care across different formats while accommodating individual comfort and logistical needs.