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Tasleem Pierce

Tasleem Pierce, LCSW

Illinois

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and trauma support

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Illinois
LCSW, licence 149025734
NPI
1649959826
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

These details come from information Tasleem 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
  • Relationship concerns

About Tasleem

Tasleem Pierce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with six years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. Tasleem works with adults who need practical help sorting through painful feelings and recurring problems.

In sessions she treats clients as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused. Tasleem helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and pick tools that fit day-to-day life.

Her approach emphasizes clear, usable strategies rather than long explanations. She will help a person break big problems into manageable steps. That can include learning ways to reduce anxiety, improve how someone communicates, or cope after hurtful experiences.

Tasleem draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s pace. She pays attention to how work, family, money, and health pressures affect mood and relationships. Over time she helps clients track progress and adjust plans when necessary.

People meet Tasleem to get practical direction for stressful times. She explains options plainly and helps set realistic short-term goals. The aim is to make everyday life more manageable through clear, steady work together.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches are used online

She uses commonly recommended, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior by trying small experiments and new habits; this is useful for anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes gradual, supported work on painful memories and reactions so people can reduce their symptoms after trauma and abuse.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through the options, consider the client’s goals and daily demands, and recommend steps that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is tracked.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone meetings useful when video would use a lot of bandwidth, while others prefer video to see body language. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and then schedule sessions that fit the client’s routine.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on identifying patterns, trying small changes, and learning usable coping tools.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience in clinical social work.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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