Tina Ebenstein

I believe meaningful change begins in a supportive, respectful environment where you feel heard and understood. Since 2012, I have worked as a counselor in a variety of settings, helping individuals navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

I earned my master’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2013. My professional experience includes working with adolescents in at-risk residential programs, providing community-based services, and spending the past seven years specializing in addiction counseling.

My areas of focus include substance use and recovery, life transitions, and the emotional and practical challenges that can accompany change. I bring compassion, practical experience, and a collaborative approach to counseling, meeting each client where they are and working alongside them toward goals that are meaningful to them.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your individual needs. I use talk therapy to create a supportive space where you can openly explore your experiences, concerns, and goals. Together, we will identify patterns, build on your strengths, and develop tools that can support meaningful, lasting change.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help you recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may affect your emotions and actions. I also incorporate Reality Therapy to support personal responsibility, effective choices, and progress toward the life you want. Through Solution-Focused Therapy, we will focus on your existing abilities, the next practical steps, and achievable goals rather than viewing you only through the lens of a problem.

Because no single approach works for everyone, I adapt these methods to fit your circumstances, preferences, and pace. My goal is to help you feel empowered, develop useful coping skills, and create positive changes that extend beyond the counseling session.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another in a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment. I understand that beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar, so I will explain the process, answer your questions, and give you space to share at a pace that feels comfortable.

We will complete an initial assessment to better understand what brings you to counseling, your current concerns, relevant history, strengths, supports, and what you hope to gain from therapy. An equally important goal of this session is building therapeutic rapport and beginning a trusting, collaborative relationship in which you feel heard, understood, and respected.

By the end of the session, we will begin identifying your priorities and discussing realistic goals or outcomes for treatment. These may include gaining insight into patterns, strengthening coping skills, supporting recovery, improving decision-making, or making progress toward changes that are meaningful to you. We will also talk about possible next steps and how we can tailor therapy to your needs and pace.