Tashima Kinney

Tashima Kinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work on building practical, realistic change. She speaks plainly and helps people name what feels stuck. She acknowledges anger, stress, grief, and relationship strain as common reasons people reach out. With 13 years of counseling experience, Kinney uses straightforward methods that fit each person. She draws on client-centered work to follow what clients say matters most. She uses mindfulness to help people notice reactions in the moment. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas when those tools match a client's needs. Kinney has a background in psychology and a Master of Education. Her past roles have included work with individuals and families in varied settings. She has attended trainings such as Mental Health First Aid and trauma-informed care that shaped her day-to-day approach. In a typical session she helps people identify clear goals, try small changes, and check what works. She pays attention to family and cultural context when relevant and keeps the plan practical. She offers help with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD, and other life transitions. People who choose her can expect a cooperative process. The focus is on real problems and next steps rather than long theoretical talks. Kinney welcomes conversations about what a person wants to change and how to get there.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities. In practice this looks like listening first, reflecting what is important, and shaping goals together. It helps with relationship strain, parenting issues, and anger by keeping the work aligned with what matters most to the client.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily reactions. These skills can reduce impulsive responses and help with anxiety, anger, and stress. Clients learn short practices they can use between sessions to steady reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and when to shift focus.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy schedules and makes follow-up easier. Online meetings can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered and mindfulness practices to an online setting to keep sessions practical and goal focused.