Tenisha White
Licensed psychologist for anxiety, family, and life transitions
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About
Tenisha White is a licensed clinical psychologist (IL Psychologist 071011489) practicing in Illinois with ten years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and life changes. Her additional focus areas include family problems, life purpose, mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and young adult issues.
Her clinical work is informed by cognitive and behavioral therapies that emphasize practical skills and thoughtful reflection. Tenisha draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to help individuals notice unhelpful thinking, build coping strategies, and strengthen emotion regulation. She frames therapy as a collaborative, tailored process that supports goal setting and skill development.
Tenisha aims to offer an approachable, goal-oriented experience for those looking to address emotional concerns or navigate transitions. Her practice in Illinois is organized around helping people gain perspective, practice new strategies, and pursue personal priorities at a pace that suits them.
Her clinical work is informed by cognitive and behavioral therapies that emphasize practical skills and thoughtful reflection. Tenisha draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to help individuals notice unhelpful thinking, build coping strategies, and strengthen emotion regulation. She frames therapy as a collaborative, tailored process that supports goal setting and skill development.
Tenisha aims to offer an approachable, goal-oriented experience for those looking to address emotional concerns or navigate transitions. Her practice in Illinois is organized around helping people gain perspective, practice new strategies, and pursue personal priorities at a pace that suits them.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL Psychologist 071011489
- NPI Number: 1548761208
- License: Psychologist (Illinois)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Tenisha offers remote session formats that include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for ongoing collaboration on goals, skill practice, and problem solving from a distance. People who prefer structured skill work or values-oriented exploration may find these formats helpful for maintaining regular contact and continuing progress between synchronous conversations.Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that contribute to emotional difficulty and practicing alternative responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes concrete skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Throughout remote work she aims to collaborate on a plan that fits the person's goals and preferred pace, combining skill teaching, behavioral experimentation, and reflective work to address stress, relationships, mood, and life transitions.
What is Tenisha White's professional background?
Tenisha White is a licensed clinical psychologist with 10 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
What credentials does Tenisha hold?
She is credentialed as IL Psychologist 071011489 and practices under that license in Illinois.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Tenisha White located?
Her practice is based in Illinois.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on matching and scheduling.
Does she accept international clients?
No. She does not accept clients located outside the United States.
What does it cost to work with Tenisha?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected with her services.