Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Tanya Dunlap, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149028764
- NPI
- 1316447022
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Tanya supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- trauma and abuse
- grief and loss
About Tanya
Tanya Dunlap is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of direct practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Tanya also pays attention to related concerns like guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness, and building self-love.
She works with individuals to sort through strong emotions and painful memories. Sessions often involve talking through what happened, naming feelings, and finding ways to respond differently in daily life. Tanya emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions to manage mood and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes years supporting people after traumatic experiences and helping them work through grief and loss. That experience guides how she notices patterns of shame, withdrawal, and self-criticism. She uses those observations to shape short-term goals and longer-term changes.
Tanya aims to help people rebuild a sense of worth and practice forgiveness toward themselves and others when that feels right. She encourages small, doable changes that make daily life less overwhelming. The work balances addressing past hurts with building skills for handling present stressors.
People who choose Tanya can expect straightforward conversation and attention to practical life demands. She speaks English and works from Illinois as an LCSW. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options so they match your needs.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Many of Tanya's methods are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people think, feel, and do. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting to feel better in daily life. This can be useful for anxiety and depression by teaching concrete tools for mood and behavior change.Another approach centers on working through traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them. It involves carefully revisiting distressing experiences at a pace that the person can manage, paired with skills to reduce intense reactions. This is often used for trauma, post-traumatic stress, and problems rooted in past abuse.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tanya will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. Talk with the clinician about scheduling options and what will best match your daily routine and technical setup.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Tanya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotions and behavior. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, processing difficult experiences, and building practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with mood and trauma-related concerns. That background informs how she helps people manage symptoms and everyday stressors.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Tanya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. She practices from Illinois and lists that as her location.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so pricing will depend on the selected plan for your region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process is used to set up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers