Tilaya Bradford-Hollins, LCSW
Illinois · 11 years in practice
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149028538 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1902616519 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Tilaya
Tilaya Bradford-Hollins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical ways to improve communication, build self-love, and develop stronger coping skills. Her tone is calm and straightforward, aimed at parents and busy people seeking clear support.
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
Background and approach
Clients can expect to talk about patterns in relationships, learn new ways to handle strong emotions, and practice skills between meetings. Tilaya draws on 11 years of clinical experience working with mood challenges, post-traumatic stress, and issues like abandonment or attachment concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image, guilt and shame, and difficulties with money and life purpose.
Her background helps her notice how past experiences shape present reactions. Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She helps people name painful feelings, gently test new behaviors, and notice what works.
Therapy focuses on small, doable changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning. Sessions are offered in English to people located in Illinois. Tilaya uses several therapeutic methods depending on each person’s needs, and she works with clients to pick approaches that fit their goals and pace.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tilaya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tilaya names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions that show up in relationships and personal life. It focuses on shifting emotional patterns so interactions feel safer and more connected, which can help with relationship concerns and attachment issues.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills to accept hard feelings while taking action toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it combines mindfulness with clear values-based steps.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current responses and helps people develop new ways of relating. It can be helpful for those dealing with abandonment, repeated relationship patterns, or trouble trusting others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques, and adjust based on the client's goals and comfort. Clients and therapist decide together which methods to prioritize as work progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper, face-to-face style sessions while phone calls can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, skill prompts, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy routine.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Tilaya help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, direct, and client-centered. She combines empathetic listening with practical skills and gentle experimentation to help people try new ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and relationship patterns. That experience shapes how she notices and responds to recurring emotional themes.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides services to people located in Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on therapist availability.
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