Tia Jackson, LCSW

Tia Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience supporting people who are managing stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She helps clients build coping skills, boost self-esteem, and find clearer ways to move forward. Tia listens closely and uses clients' life experiences as a basis for change.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques also appear in her work to clarify goals and strengthen motivation.

Tia trained in psychology and social work, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Social Work. She also completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health care management. Her long career includes work with children, youth, and adults across individual and group settings.

Sessions focus on practical strategies and real-life problems. Conversations might cover relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, mood issues, career stress, or family-related topics. Tia aims to offer perspectives that help people make manageable changes and regain a sense of direction.

She practices in Tennessee and brings years of direct experience to each meeting. Conversations are guided by empathy, active listening, and an emphasis on clients' strengths.

How Tia Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Tia often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck when life changes arrive.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments that change behavior. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills.

Client-Centered Therapy shapes how sessions feel - by prioritizing empathic listening and the client’s perspective so people feel heard and can shape their own goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as goals evolve and new issues come up.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. The profile does not list specific formats, so checking current session formats is recommended. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days, such as shorter check-ins between commitments or video sessions when seeing facial cues helps progress.