Tetana Adkins

Welcome! My name is Tetana Adkins, and I am a licensed independent practitioner in the State of Washington. I earned my Master of Science in Social Work with a specialized Mental Health track from the University of Washington in 2018. With a strong foundation in community mental health and a focus on digital accessibility, I have been dedicated to providing high-quality telehealth care since 2020. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are, ensuring professional support is always within reach.

I believe in a holistic model of wellness that balances all aspects of the individual. As an eclectic clinician, I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I draw from a diverse 'toolbox' of therapies—including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness—to help you build the specific coping skills you need to thrive. My goal is to serve as a guide for those seeking support with anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, body dysmorphia, and gender identity. Together, we focus on your inherent strengths to foster lasting recovery.

I offer a person-centered approach by collaborating closely with the client’s unique needs and experiences within a safe, non-judgmental space so that the client can get maximum benefit from their therapy sessions.

I describe myself as an eclectic clinician in that I offer coping skills building using a combination of therapy approaches such as: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Compassion Focused Therapy.

I have experience treating the following conditions:

• Adjustment Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Body Dysmorphia
• Gender Dysphoria
• Self-Esteem Issues
• OCD
• Grief/Loss
• Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain

In our initial session, I conduct a comprehensive intake, review diagnoses, and develop personalized treatment strategies, all while fostering a person-centered environment to build trust and rapport.