Tanisha Crawford , LCSW

Tanisha Crawford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. Her work also includes parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related struggles.

Tanisha listens first and helps clients name what matters most to them. She uses straightforward conversations to uncover patterns that get in the way. Then she and the client decide on small, practical steps to try between sessions.

Her approach draws on client-centered techniques that keep the person’s goals in focus. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful routines. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help with making readable plans and staying motivated.

People come to her with a wide range of issues including intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and challenges around blended families, adoption, or caregiving stress. She also supports those navigating divorce, domestic violence histories, or substance use struggles.

Tanisha aims for clear communication and steady progress. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while still allowing room to process feelings. She welcomes people who want to make manageable changes and who prefer a collaborative, respectful style.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Tanisha commonly uses client-centered work that focuses on what matters most to the person. This approach prioritizes listening, validating feelings, and shaping the work around each client's goals. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story and decide on priorities.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to change daily routines and mood. These methods can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tanisha will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and past experiences and then choose or blend methods together. That decision happens collaboratively so people feel comfortable with the plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and work well for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions and fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and try new strategies without long travel times.