- Client-centered approach
- Relationship and family concerns
- Trauma aware care
About Tikishia
Tikishia Ferrell is an LPC based in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family tensions. She focuses on meeting each person where they are and treats everyone with respect and compassion. Her approach aims to make talking about hard things feel practical and manageable.
With 12 years of experience, Tikishia adapts sessions to each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections affect current relationships and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and patterns.
Sessions are shaped around what the client needs in the moment, whether that means stepping through a difficult emotion, planning small changes, or practicing new responses in stressful situations. She works to make goals clear and reachable, breaking them into short, concrete steps.
Tikishia emphasizes sensitivity and listening, so people feel heard while they work through concerns like self-esteem, parenting stress, trauma or abuse, and ongoing low mood. She believes starting therapy takes courage and tries to make the process supportive and steady.
People considering therapy are encouraged to discuss their priorities up front so planning can begin right away. She will tailor the dialogue and treatment plan to each person's unique situation and goals.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to identify what matters most in life. It helps with stress, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem by centering the client's goals and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and can be helpful for family conflict, relationship patterns, and healing from trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm available online options before booking. When confirmed, online sessions can support steady progress through focused conversation, skill practice between sessions, and flexible scheduling that matches everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions use a respectful, compassionate, and client-centered style that follows the client's priorities and pace.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.