Adina Tabor
Compassionate, practical support for meaningful change
LICSW, LCSW District of Columbia
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Adina
Adina Tabor is a licensed social worker practicing in the District of Columbia who focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Background and approach
She also addresses specific themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dependent personality features, divorce and separation, eating and food-related concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
With six years of professional experience and credentials as a LICSW and LCSW, she combines evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she works with clients to adapt conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Taking an initial step toward change is recognized as a courageous act, and she aims to provide steady support while clients pursue more fulfilling, balanced lives.
Approaches for Online Progress and Practical Tools
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities and perspectives at the center of sessions, emphasizing empathy and collaboration to create goals that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to shift those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.Deciding which method feels right is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. Initial conversations explore challenges and priorities, and treatment plans are adjusted over time to match progress and changing circumstances.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to use CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques effectively through conversation, skills practice, and homework assignments while accommodating different communication preferences.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
New York, District of Columbia
Languages
English