Tyra Steverson

Hi, I'm Tyra Steverson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and the founder of 290 Therapy. I work one on one with adults, especially Black women and mothers, who are navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, motherhood, and the emotional weight of being "the strong one." My approach is culturally responsive and informed by psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, and Black feminist psychology. I want our time together to feel honest, grounding, and collaborative, so you can understand your patterns, build self-trust, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable. All sessions are by secure video, and you need to be physically located in Texas or Illinois at the time of each session.

In sessions with me, you can expect a real conversation. I’m direct, present, and engaged, and I tend to work well with clients who want honesty and depth rather than just surface-level coping. I listen for patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, and I’ll name what I notice so we can make sense of it together. I value authenticity over perfection, so there’s room for humor, real talk, and complexity in the room. I support clients in getting clearer about what they feel, what they need, and how they want to show up in their lives and relationships. Therapy with me is a space to be honest, slow down, and do meaningful work that actually translates outside of session.

In our first session, you can expect a relaxed but focused conversation where I’m getting to know you, what’s bringing you to therapy, and what you’re hoping will feel different in your life. I’ll ask questions to understand your history, current stressors, and patterns, and you’re welcome to ask me anything about how I work. My goal is to create a space that feels comfortable, honest, and grounded so you can show up as you are without feeling judged or rushed. By the end of the first session, we’ll usually have a clearer sense of what you want to work on, how therapy can support you, and whether we feel like a good fit to continue working together.