Tina Owen, LICSW, LCSW

Tina Owen is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana and Rhode Island. She holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and brings seven years of clinical therapy experience to her work as well as additional years in behavioral health roles. Tina aims to create a warm, affirming space where people feel heard and valued.

Her style is relaxed and approachable. She uses warmth, humor, and affirmation to help people talk through stress and anxiety and trauma-related concerns. Tina notes a focus on trauma processing, including post-traumatic stress and complex trauma linked to childhood interpersonal abuse.

She also supports people facing grief, including grief related to pet loss, and works with adults navigating ADHD and autism. Tina describes herself as neurodivergent affirming, child-free affirming, a BIPOC ally, and an LGBTQIA+ ally. She welcomes people who feel like they do not quite fit in.

Tina draws on a mix of practical therapy methods to meet each person’s needs. She and the client set goals together and choose approaches that match those goals. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the client and building skills to manage symptoms and everyday challenges.

Her background includes a BA in psychology and an MSSW earned in 2017 from the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. Tina’s practice is shaped by both formal training and long experience in behavioral health.

How Tina Uses Therapy Approaches Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting. It can help with anxiety, stress, and specific worries by teaching practical skills to test thoughts and change behaviors.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. It helps people manage intense feelings, reduce avoidance, and improve relationships through concrete skills and short practice exercises.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify what someone wants to change and build motivation. It can be useful when someone feels unsure or stuck about making changes related to habits, treatment, or life goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tina will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs and then recommend or blend approaches that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking to confirm how Tina is offering sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins from different locations. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life situations into conversation without requiring a commute.