Tina Fountain

Practical, empathetic therapy for life transitions

LCSW Virginia

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tina

Tina Fountain is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, substance-related issues, mood disorders including bipolar, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions. Her approach emphasizes establishing strong therapeutic rapport and meeting clients where they are.

Tina takes an empathetic, client-centered stance that blends practical skills with deeper exploration. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-informed strategies, and mindfulness tools to help people manage panic, social anxiety, control and commitment issues, and patterns rooted in abandonment or shame.

Her background includes work in community behavioral health, a university counseling center, workplace settings, and crisis response efforts following the Virginia Beach tragedy. Tina also provides brief, solution-focused support for employee assistance programs and has documented training in treating anxiety and panic disorders.

In sessions she aims to help clients confront challenges, build resilience, and discover strengths that support lasting change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical outcomes and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful action even when emotions are challenging. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people build more supported, satisfying bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Tina collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She integrates skills-based work and deeper relational exploration so therapy can address both immediate coping and underlying patterns in a way that feels right for each person.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes and provide multiple ways to practice skills between sessions with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tina commonly address?

Tina works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, mood disorders including bipolar, ADHD, and a variety of life changes and family concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and eclectic, emphasizing authenticity, empathy, and respect while tailoring methods to each person's needs.

What is her clinical and professional background?

She holds a master's degree in clinical social work and has 18 years of experience across independent practice, community behavioral health, a university counseling center, workplace settings, and crisis response work in Virginia.

Where is Tina licensed to practice and what credential does she hold?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with VA LCSW 0904005723 and practices from that state.

Does she provide services in other languages or to clients outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English