Tilaya Bradford-Hollins, LCSW
Illinois · 11 years in practice
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149028538 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1902616519 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She works with individuals facing major life changes and supports people who want clearer communication and stronger coping skills. Her tone is compassionate and practical, aimed at people looking for steady, straightforward help.
Tilaya draws on an array of methods to meet each person where they are. She uses Systemic therapy ideas to look at patterns that affect relationships and daily life.
Background and approach
She also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based techniques to help clients notice what matters to them and build more supported emotional habits. Sessions focus on everyday choices and small steps that add up. Tilaya helps clients practice new ways of communicating, manage strong emotions, and create routines that reduce overwhelm.
She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to make change feel doable and concrete. With 11 years of practice as an Illinois LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - she brings experience without jargon. She pays attention to cultural context and to how roles like caregiving or workplace stress affect well-being.
Clients leave with clearer tools for handling guilt, shame, impulsivity, or isolation. Tilaya supports people coping with grief, divorce and separation, body image concerns, money stress, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Her approach emphasizes building self-love and a sense of purpose while addressing practical problems in daily life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tilaya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tilaya names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches applied to online care
Systemic therapy looks at how patterns and relationships shape everyday choices. Online sessions can use this perspective to map interactions and try different communication steps in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and commit to actions that reflect their values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and emotional reactions, which can be helpful for healing from abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship wounds.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try approaches that match their needs, and adjust methods as progress unfolds. Clients are encouraged to share what feels helpful so the plan can shift over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for relational work, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges for coping skills. These options make it simpler to keep therapy part of a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Tilaya help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions emphasize clear communication, skill-building, and small steps clients can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Tilaya has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through relationships, workplace stress, and trauma recovery. She emphasizes culturally sensitive care and practical problem solving.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Tilaya meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let clients pick what fits their schedule and communication comfort.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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