Tanita Morris
Affirming therapy for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Tanita Morris, MD, LSCSW is a licensed therapist with nearly three decades of experience supporting people through challenging emotional and relational seasons. Based in Maryland, she helps clients work through concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life transitions, with an emphasis on practical skills and compassionate understanding.
Her work is especially attentive to LGBTQ+ experiences and women’s mental health, offering an affirming setting for clients who want to strengthen self-love, reduce isolation and loneliness, and communicate more effectively. Tanita focuses on helping individuals recognize unhelpful emotional patterns and build resilience through healthier coping strategies, so day-to-day stress feels more manageable over time.
In therapy, she may explore mood-related concerns, communication problems, and the deeper themes that can keep people feeling stuck, including control issues, impulsivity, or difficulties with forgiveness. She also supports clients navigating caregiver stress, infidelity, questions around sexuality, and relationship structures such as polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. Tanita’s goal is to partner with each client in a warm, supportive environment where meaningful insight and sustainable change can take shape.
Her work is especially attentive to LGBTQ+ experiences and women’s mental health, offering an affirming setting for clients who want to strengthen self-love, reduce isolation and loneliness, and communicate more effectively. Tanita focuses on helping individuals recognize unhelpful emotional patterns and build resilience through healthier coping strategies, so day-to-day stress feels more manageable over time.
In therapy, she may explore mood-related concerns, communication problems, and the deeper themes that can keep people feeling stuck, including control issues, impulsivity, or difficulties with forgiveness. She also supports clients navigating caregiver stress, infidelity, questions around sexuality, and relationship structures such as polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. Tanita’s goal is to partner with each client in a warm, supportive environment where meaningful insight and sustainable change can take shape.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 28
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Sexuality
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LSCSW 12124
- NPI Number: 1912198508
- License: LSCSW (Maryland)
Evidence-Based Care, Made Accessible Online
Tanita Morris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients navigate concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life changes. Evidence-based care means drawing from approaches that are supported by research, then tailoring them to the client’s goals and real-life circumstances.For clients feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, therapy often focuses on building practical coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and changing patterns that keep worry or tension going. When relationships feel strained, sessions can emphasize communication skills, boundaries, and understanding the emotions underneath recurring conflicts. Tanita also offers affirming support for LGBTQ+ clients and women’s mental health concerns, helping clients strengthen self-love and reduce isolation while moving toward more authentic, fulfilling choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tanita collaborates with each client to clarify what they want from therapy and to adjust the pace and focus over time based on feedback, preferences, and what is most helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with care. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions and around busy schedules.
How much experience does Tanita Morris have?
Tanita Morris has 28 years of experience.
Is Tanita Morris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tanita Morris holds the credentials MD and LSCSW, and is licensed as an LSCSW in Maryland (MD LSCSW 12124).
In which languages does Tanita Morris provide therapy?
Tanita Morris provides therapy in English.
Where is Tanita Morris located?
Tanita Morris is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Tanita Morris as my therapist?
You can work with Tanita Morris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Tanita Morris work with international clients?
No. Tanita Morris does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tanita Morris cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.