Dr. Tuwana Wingfield

Relax, Refocus, Restore, Recalibrate - these words capture Dr. Tuwana Wingfield’s guiding approach to helping people navigate the challenges that arise in life. She frames therapy as a practical process designed to help clients regain balance and move forward.

Dr. Wingfield is a licensed clinical social worker in both Arizona and Illinois and has worked in the field of social work for 25 years, including 12 years of direct clinical practice and 13 years in higher education. Her experience spans multiple settings and populations, which informs a versatile and informed style of care.

Her method is solution-focused and client-centered, offered in a warm and interactive manner. She combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and dialectical approaches, then tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s needs. Dr. Wingfield emphasizes cultural humility and treats each client as the expert in their own life, working alongside them to build on existing strengths rather than applying labels.

Dr. Wingfield has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger management, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Her direct practice background includes work in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, schools, community-based agencies, non-profit organizations, child welfare, and employee assistance programs (EAP).

She approaches each therapeutic relationship with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Seeking help requires courage, and Dr. Wingfield aims to be a steady support as clients work toward their goals. She looks forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with those who choose to engage in the process.