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Tinay White

Therapist(She/Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate healthy relationships with themselves and others. My approach is warm, compassionate, and goal-oriented, creating a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.

If you find yourself struggling with overthinking, intrusive thoughts, setting healthy boundaries, or achieving a satisfying work-life balance, know that you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Therapy can help you uncover and strengthen the tools and resilience that already exist within you.

With years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions, I am committed to helping individuals build confidence, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Using a person-centered approach, I believe you are the expert on your own life, and together we will create a treatment plan that aligns with your unique goals and values.

My goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being while navigating the challenges you are facing today. I look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey and supporting you every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

As a therapist, I strive to provide the individualized care each client needs. Whether that means offering a supportive space to sit with difficult emotions, providing encouragement and constructive feedback, or helping you develop practical strategies for growth, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are. In practice, I draw on several evidence-based modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build psychological flexibility, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to spotlight your existing strengths. I also weave in Motivational Interviewing to honor your readiness for change and Strength-Based approaches that recognize the resilience you already carry. I consider myself genuine, approachable, and down-to-earth. I value authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and believe meaningful progress comes from a balance of compassion, honesty, and accountability. Therapy does not have to be all serious all the time. There is room for both healing and humor, and I believe laughter can be an important part of the process. Together, we will create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make lasting change.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, my primary focus will be getting to know you and building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, comfort, and understanding. We will discuss what has brought you to therapy, explore your current challenges, and identify the goals you hope to achieve through the counseling process. This initial session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and determine whether our therapeutic approach feels like a good fit for your needs. Together, we will begin developing a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and values. You will leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and clear on where we are headed together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, Camden
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English