Tashima Kinney , LPC

Tashima Kinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses plain talk to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, and parenting concerns. Tashima sees women’s issues listed among her areas of focus and addresses intimacy-related concerns and self-esteem in straightforward sessions.

She draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to ground conversations in what matters most to each person. Solution-focused work helps set small, achievable goals. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past events continue to cause distress. Sessions are adapted to fit where someone is today rather than forcing a single method.

Tashima trained through a Master of Education program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She has practiced for 13 years in Missouri as an LPC, and her background also includes work with families, schools, and community settings. This range informs how she sees patterns in relationships and daily routines.

In a typical session she listens first, then helps identify one or two next steps. That might mean practicing a brief mindfulness exercise, trying a communication skill, or setting a small behavior goal. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can notice change.

Her style is practical and collaborative. Tashima aims to help people regain control over everyday problems, cope with life changes, and rebuild after trauma. She invites those seeking help to consider which issues feel most urgent and begin there.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first by listening carefully and following each individual's lead. Online sessions use this style to identify what matters most and to shape goals that feel doable for daily life.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to calm the body and sharpen focus. These exercises work well on a brief video call or during a text check-in to help manage anxiety, stress, or intense emotions between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit personal needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining mindfulness with solution-focused steps or using trauma-focused methods when past events are central to present problems.

Online formats offer flexibility for different routines. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping progress moving between longer appointments.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to try different ways of working until a good match is found.