Takindra Worles

Compassionate CBT-informed social worker

LCSW Tennessee

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Takindra

Takindra Worles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who grounds her practice in cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and transitions. She combines structured, skills-based work with a client-centered attitude to tailor strategies to each person’s goals and life circumstances.

Background and approach

With nine years of professional experience in Tennessee, she draws on several evidence-informed methods to address mood disorders, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as isolation, impulsivity, and family problems. Her style emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and building strengths that clients can apply between sessions.

In addition to CBT, she integrates elements from dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method as appropriate, using those techniques to improve communication, regulate emotions, and confront patterns that maintain distress. Takindra aims to create an empowering, respectful environment where clients work toward clearer priorities, improved coping, and healthier relationships while navigating life’s challenges.

CBT and Skills-Based Care Delivered Online

Takindra uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also brings client-centered principles that prioritize each person’s perspective and goals, creating a respectful, collaborative environment where the client’s priorities guide the work.

Finding the right blend of approaches is treated as a shared process. She will collaborate with clients to assess which methods fit best for their concerns and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels relevant and achievable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access care from home in Tennessee, and use skills in real time between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like substance concerns, family problems, and mood disorders.

How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?

The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and DBT-informed elements, focusing on practical skills, collaboration, and tailoring interventions to each person’s goals.

What is her professional background and experience level?

The therapist holds an LCSW credential and has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and what are her credential details?

She is licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW and holds the license number TN LCSW 9053.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are costs handled for therapy with this clinician?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English