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Tieaesha Gaines

Therapist(She/Her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a licensed California therapist with 23+ years of experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-confidence. My goal is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space for safely exploring your thoughts and feelings. I also specialize in sexual trauma, sexual exploration, non-traditional relationships, and couples therapy. If you’re ready to begin a journey toward a more fulfilling life, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, focused on understanding you as an individual and tailoring each session to your goals. I draw from methods like Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and the Gottman Method for relationships, creating a calm, supportive space where you feel seen and heard. I offer practical guidance, real-world tools, and “homework” to foster meaningful change. By engaging you actively, I encourage insights and growth that lead to deeper connections, especially in relationships.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, you’ll gain clarity and tools to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to empower you to face life’s challenges with resilience and self-awareness. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your goals openly. With focused listening and guidance, I help you center on what matters, building skills to enhance communication, deepen connections, and boost confidence in personal and relational growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at John F. Kenndy University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at John F. Kennedy University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Transpersonal, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English