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Tanisha Crawford

Therapist

Tanisha Crawford

LCSW

New York · 20+ years of experience

Practical, experienced LCSW for everyday struggles

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  • Skills focused
  • Calm listening
  • Practical tools

About Tanisha

Tanisha Crawford is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She also works with a range of life challenges such as grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver fatigue.

Her approach starts by listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and asks simple questions to understand what matters most. From there she helps identify patterns that keep problems stuck and introduces practical steps to change them.

Crawford uses clear, skills-based methods that people can try between sessions. She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, plus motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.

People who come to her for help often want concrete tools and straightforward guidance. Sessions focus on real-life problems like communication, coping with change, managing anger, and handling addictive behaviors. Parents can expect support for the stresses of caregiving and family conflict.

Her practice is based in New York and she provides services in English. She welcomes conversations about complex issues such as attachment and adoption, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, and health-related stress like cancer caregiving. Tanisha aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

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Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to identify what matters most and build on existing strengths. It helps when someone needs a space to talk and figure out priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is useful for coping with stress, changing unhelpful habits, and managing mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist works together with the person to choose methods that match their goals, day-to-day needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let sessions be shorter or more frequent when a quick check-in is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered listening and CBT exercises to remote sessions so the work stays focused on real problems and concrete steps.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

This therapist supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, as well as trauma, addictions, grief, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Sessions are practical and client-centered, with straightforward listening and collaborative problem solving using techniques from cognitive behavioral work and motivational interviewing.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She holds a New York LCSW and brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

She is based in New York and practices as an LCSW licensed in New York.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the platform before booking.

How does cost and subscription work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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