Tina Jerolds
Compassionate LCSW blending CBT and client-centered care
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 22 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Tina
Tina Jerolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of professional experience based in Illinois.
Background and approach
She has worked across a broad spectrum of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse from childhood and adulthood, partner abuse, relationship difficulties, and life transitions such as parenting and other developmental changes.
Her practice also addresses self-esteem and confidence, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related areas like guilt and shame, mood disorders, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
Her therapeutic stance combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies, adapting sessions to the needs and goals of each person. Tina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and aims to create a space where sharing one’s story can be a catalyst for growth.
She honors the vulnerability involved in seeking help and works collaboratively to tailor interventions to individual circumstances. Outside of clinical work she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and walking her golden retriever Ruby, as well as writing, travel, and time with her husband and adult son.
Her background includes a graduate degree in social work from Southern Illinois University and extensive experience in child welfare and mental health settings.
Approaches and Accessibility in Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and meeting the person where they are, helping individuals explore values, strengths, and personal goals through a supportive, empathetic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns.Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and may combine client-centered empathy with CBT techniques so the plan fits the individual’s situation and learning style.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These options support consistent engagement whether someone prefers face-to-face conversation on a screen, a phone check-in, or shorter written exchanges, and they make scheduling more adaptable for different routines and commitments.
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Experience
22+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English