AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness informed
Solution focused
Compassionate listening
About Tuwana
Dr. Tuwana Wingfield greets people with a calm, practical style. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career changes, or grief. Her first aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day demands.
Her sessions are warm and interactive. She listens without labels and helps clients identify small, useful steps they can try between meetings. She emphasizes dignity, respect, and cultural humility, treating each person as the expert on their own life.
Dr. Wingfield is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with twelve years of direct practice experience. Her background includes work in schools, community agencies, early education programs, child welfare, non-profits, and employee assistance programs. That variety shapes a practical approach to common life struggles.
She draws on mindfulness practices to help people regain calm and focus. She also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques appear when people want to change thought and behavior patterns that keep them stuck.
Her style is solution-focused and tailored to the individual. She helps clients set reasonable goals and develop steps toward those goals. People who want clear strategies paired with compassionate listening often find this approach helpful.
How mindfulness and practical therapy work online
Mindfulness Therapy helps slow racing thoughts and bring attention back to the present moment; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with strong emotions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities, creating space for people to identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought patterns and behavior cycles and teaches concrete skills to change them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then tailor methods together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits someone’s life and needs, not a one-size-fits-all program.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer barriers to keeping regular appointments. Because the exact session formats the therapist offers are not listed here, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to try short check-ins, practice mindfulness between sessions, and bring real-life examples into conversation without needing extra travel.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, career concerns, ADHD, and many related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on dignity and respect. She aims to help people identify practical steps and build on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twelve years of direct clinical practice experience plus additional years in higher education and related roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and also holds an Arizona LCSW credential; her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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