- Warm and interactive
- Goal focused
- Strengths based
About Tuwana
She uses straightforward tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods to notice patterns, test small changes, and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are woven into sessions to help with coping and moment-to-moment regulation. Narrative techniques are used when reframing life stories feels useful.
Dr. Wingfield holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and has 12 years of direct clinical practice experience. Her background includes work in schools, community agencies, child welfare, head start programs, and employee assistance settings. That range has informed a flexible, down-to-earth style she brings to sessions.
People come to her for help with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, career stress, intimacy concerns, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment. She also supports those coping with trauma, domestic violence effects, infidelity, and burnout related to caregiving or compassion fatigue.
Her way of working is warm and interactive. She partners with clients to set clear goals and practical steps, adjusting the plan as progress and needs change. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
How her approaches guide online work
Dr. Wingfield often draws on client-centered methods that put your goals first and invite you to shape each session. This approach helps when you want practical support and a therapist who follows your lead. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try methods and adjust the plan so it fits your needs and daily life.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to continue consistent sessions during busy periods. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled and structured to match your routine and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Wingfield address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar, eating concerns, and related problems like abandonment and attachment issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on practical steps, listening closely and adapting the approach to each person.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
Dr. Wingfield has 12 years of direct clinical practice experience plus additional years in higher education and program work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Arizona and is located in Illinois for practice purposes.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.