Dr. Tuwana Wingfield, LCSW
Warm, practical therapy for life transitions
Details
| Name | Dr. Tuwana Wingfield |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Tuwana
Dr. Tuwana Wingfield welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She writes short-term and practical plans with each person and helps them name priorities so everyday life feels more manageable.
Her tone is warm and straightforward and she aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things. She holds a Doctorate and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Illinois with 12 years of direct clinical work.
Background and approach
Before clinical practice she also spent time in higher education and community settings, so she understands a wide range of life contexts. Her background includes work in schools, early childhood programs, non-profits, child welfare, and employee assistance programs. Dr.
Wingfield uses Narrative Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people reframe problems and build clearer steps forward. She draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when useful so sessions stay practical and goal oriented. She centers each person’s perspective and avoids labels when possible.
Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family problems, career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing abandonment, attachment struggles, infidelity, and divorce or separation. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem among the things Tuwana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tuwana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tuwana among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tuwana among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tuwana among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Tuwana among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tuwana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tuwana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and online support that fit your life
Dr. Wingfield commonly combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problem by re-telling difficult stories in ways that open new possibilities. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel heard. CBT adds concrete skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and daily life, then try strategies that match what you want to change. Together you can test small changes and adjust the plan if something does not fit.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you work face to face when you want that connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter interaction fits your schedule. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family problems, career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on clear steps and collaboration. She avoids labeling and works to keep sessions practical and respectful.
How long has she been working in clinical practice?
She has 12 years of direct clinical experience and additional years in higher education and community settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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