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Hi my name is Tavia. I'm a Texas State Board Licensed Professional Counselor. I hold a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in Ethnic Minorities from Southern University and A&M College. During my academic work, I was inducted in Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society. I began my professional counseling journey, working with individuals with disabilities both physical and mental specifically targeting workforce adjustments. Later in my career, I received additional education to provide clinical psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concern. In addition, I have formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My specialties includes creating strategies and support building to address disability issues, trauma, work/life balance, depression, and anxiety provoking thoughts. I believe in a holistic and solution-focused approach to treatment- partnering with individuals to exceed their life goals and feel better about themselves and the future ahead. My therapeutic style involves providing insight, strategies, and realistic tools whenever possible to help you have a workable blueprint for the following days, months, and years to come. If this aligns with your plan, then I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I'm thrilled you took the initial step to seek support for a more purposefully and happier life! I'm a firm believer that change happens we match desire with our conscious imagination. If you are ready to take that step I am here to walk along side while supporting and empowering you.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Communication problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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Reviews
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Tavia is a God send. I am so thankful for her kind and guiding spirit. She challenges me in ways I did not think I needed. Tavia is very educated and always drops gems/nuggets in our sessions, and I must write it all down!
Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with Tavia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I've had a transformative experience with my therapist, Tavia. Her straightforward approach is refreshing; she doesn't sugarcoat, yet she always maintains a respectful and insightful tone. Her ability to strike a balance between realism and empathy is remarkable. Tavia has equipped me with a plethora of resources to manage my anxiety and navigate complex emotions. Thanks to her guidance, I've made significant strides in setting boundaries and processing my feelings. She's played a pivotal role in my journey towards better mental health. Highly recommend for anyone seeking honest, effective therapy.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Absolutely the best. Very supportive, will hold you accountable when needed and be supportive when needed.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Tavia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Tavia is very professional. She is straight with her words and I believe she is a great support.
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ad
So patient and non judgemental and after 1 session she was able to pick up on my weaknesses.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tavia has been so wonderful! She’s supportive and encouraging, especially with things I’d consider “small”. She is so great with helping me appreciate even those “small” things! She’s straight up which I love because I don’t need a “yes” man. She’s just fantastic and I love having her as my therapist!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Tavia is the absolute best. Not only does she give me suggestions or tips to better handle my anxiety and stress, she challenges me in many ways. I love it!
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Great listener and gives great tips and tasks on how to manage and improve your life.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning anger management
I am so thankful to have been connected with Tavia James! I feel that she unlocks a part of me that is an essential asset in my journey towards bettering my mental health. Rather than one-sided sessions, Tavia involves me by asking thought-provoking questions that easily get me to open up - which was especially helpful in the beginning of this therapy journey when I was quieter and unsure of how to talk about what I was experiencing. Tavia has been an amazing guide on this journey! I very much recommend her!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tavia listens well and also guides well. And what I mean by guides is that offered an exercise and a technique that quickly proved helpful.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tavia is an excellent listener. Beyond that, in a few short sessions, she has already shared thoughtful exercises, and challenged me in ways that have led to some real internal growth. I have left every session with new things to think about and fresh perspectives.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tavia is a good listener, however we weren’t able to come up with useful solutions.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Tavia is a wonderful therapist that has changed my life!
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love having sessions with Tavia! She is an amazing listener who takes the time to understand and is patient. She gives amazing feedback and advice!
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I’m new in therapy with Tavia but so far she has been great. She discussed everything I needed to know about how we will be working together toward my therapeutic goals. She has been responsive to all communication and I feel supported outside of the live session which is important to me.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is awesome and very mindful and understanding of the issues I'm having
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I have absolutely loved working with Tavia. She is flexible and makes sure to honor your needs. I feel comfortable with her and completely trust her expertise. I love how she gives goals, worksheets, and feedback while challenging me to change. I have seen tangible growth since working with her and I am so grateful for her services.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I was dragging my feet and skeptical of online therapy at first, now I wish I would have started sooner. Tavia tailors the therapy experience to your needs and includes a wide variety of outside resources, worksheets, and accessibility. Tavia is extremely compassionate and easy to talk to. I have already recommended BetterHelp and Tavia to multiple friends.
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My experience Tavia as my counselor has been everything that I could have hoped for. She makes you think on a different level and the conversation that you have with her really stays with you. Personally I am not much of a talker, but she makes it easy to open up and you can really tell that she wants you to achieve your goals. I look forward to my sessions, and couldn’t have asked for a better counselor.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I highly recommend Tavia James. I have been counseling with her for the past 4 months and have made major progress. She is patient with me and allows me to work through everything at my own pace. I am so happy that I made the decision to start talking with her!
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 3 months
Tavia is amazing. I came into therapy a bit unsure of what the experience would be but I quickly became grateful I made this step through working with Tavia. She challenges things I thought were my truths and pushes me to relearn and unlearn things that may hinder my progress. Her homework and worksheets make me realize that therapy is more than a weekly session and is ongoing self work. I’m very grateful to have found a counselor such as her!
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tavia has helped me on so many levels and now I’m in a much better mindset than I was when I first started. I’m also practicing a lot of exercises she has recommended for what I’ve been going through and it’s only going up from here! She’s great and I couldn’t have imagined someone else as my counselor.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Tavia has given me the tools to ease my anxiety about certain situations happening in my life right now. I know so much more about mental health and anxiety than I ever have before
Written on May 01, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tavia is willing to collaborate with me on my treatment plan and doesn’t shy away from the interpersonal challenges that arise between us. I value her knowledge and views on the goals I want to work towards. I am blessed to have her in my life!
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Tavia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My counselor is understanding and compassionate. I look forward to my sessions where I know I can grow and have opportunities for self-discovery.
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 6 months
Tavia does a great job of listening and helping me to sort out my thoughts. She is very encouraging and kind!
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 7 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tavia has helped me consistently, reliably, and whole-heartedly through my journey and time with her. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs help with life coping skills and CBT. She was always able to recognize my problems when I couldn't and provided numerous resources and guidance material each month. She's positively wonderful!
Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tavia is a wonderful person to have as part of my support system. She leads insightful conversations, provides me things to work on offline, and is super responsive to chats. I enjoy working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a positive, professional, and compassionate counselor.
Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is great! Always makes you feel proud about yourself.
Written on Sep 10, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tavia is so helpful and is such a great person to work with. She is amazing and really has helped me a lot. Im excited to continue my journey with her guidance
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Although I have only had 3 sessions with Tavia thus far, I am very confident and happy with her as a counselor, and look forward to continue working with her. The resources and work sheets she utilizes are one of my favorite parts of our sessions to keep me on track. Happy I was paired with her.
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Tavia James is like the friend that will listen and then give you feedback from a counselors point of view. She helps you to dig deep to understanding certain problems. Helping you to set boundaries for your situation. She challenges you to actually speaking, I don’t know isn’t a answer she accepts and I’m appreciative of that, majority of the time I know, it’s just my coping mechanism. I’d refer her and BetterHelp to everybody.
Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Tavia has dramatically help guide my life in a better direction. She listens to what I’m saying and provides great feedback.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Tavia is the best! I finally have found an equally kind and goal-oriented counselor that is helping me tap into who I’m supposed to be.
Written on Jun 23, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
She’s awesome and patient!
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion
Although I’ve only met with Tavia a few times, I am confident in her knowledge and thankful for her sessions!
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Tavia is very kind and understanding. She pushes you to be your best self, and her genuine nature is a breath of fresh air.
Written on Apr 10, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She has been very responsive and understanding of my personal goals and issues.
Written on Mar 06, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching, and adhd
Tavia you are always there to talk things through with me. Thank you for putting up with my thoughts
Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Tavia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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