Tilaya Bradford-Hollins
Practical support for stress and relationships
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 11 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. She focuses on building self-esteem and practical coping skills so clients can feel steadier day to day.
Background and approach
She draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person's needs, including Gottman Method work for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for values-based action, and attachment-based ideas to understand closeness and distance. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
The work is rooted in respect and honesty. Tilaya offers straightforward tools for communication, emotion regulation, and dealing with past hurts.
She often practices exercises in session that people can use later at home. The emphasis is on small, concrete steps that add up over time.
Her style is caring and direct. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify alternatives.
Progress is measured in real-life changes like calmer reactions, clearer conversations, and better daily routines. Tilaya brings 11 years of clinical experience as an Illinois LCSW.
That background informs her approach to trauma, mood concerns, and stress related to caregiving, work, and life transitions. She works in English and focuses on making therapy practical and relevant.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Tilaya often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas in online work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, identify what matters to them, and take small actions toward those values. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current closeness and communication, which can help with trust and connection issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client's goals, try practical tools, and adjust methods based on what resonates. Together they decide whether ACT, attachment-focused techniques, or other strategies best fit the needs and preferences presented in sessions.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief updates, homework review, or when someone wants written reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English