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Entry 012072Virginia / United States

Tina Parcell

Tina Parcell, LCSW

Virginia 30 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and relationship concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Trauma and grief

About Tina

LCSW in Virginia with 30 years of clinical experience, Tina Parcell helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She works with individuals on parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD-related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on building a professional connection that supports change. She emphasizes clear, practical steps: increasing self-awareness, identifying goals, and developing realistic strategies people can use between meetings. Her work often covers communication problems, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and young adult issues.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University and long clinical work across community and mental health settings. That experience informs her practical approach to everyday problems like sleeping difficulties, anger, career stress, and intimacy-related issues.

Tina prefers an open-minded, non-judgmental stance in sessions. She and the person she’s working with decide on a plan together and adjust it as needed. She aims for straightforward, usable tools rather than abstract theory.

If someone wants to begin, the next step is to use the platform’s matching process, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.

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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions

Two evidence-based techniques she relies on are practical problem-solving and skills-based work. Problem-solving focuses on identifying specific issues, breaking them into manageable steps, and trying concrete changes to see what helps. Skills-based work teaches tools for emotion regulation, sleep, anger, and coping with stress so people can use them between sessions.

She also draws on approaches that increase self-awareness and communication. These methods help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior, name what gets in the way, and practice clearer ways to speak and set boundaries in relationships and blended family situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as work progresses. That collaborative decision-making helps align techniques with the issues someone brings and what they want to achieve.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also gives flexibility for someone who prefers not to be on camera or who needs sessions that fit around work or caregiving schedules.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns including ADHD and bipolar symptoms.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and evidence-focused. She emphasizes building a working connection and creating realistic strategies people can use between sessions.

How many years has she practiced?

She has 30 years of experience as a clinician, including work in community and mental health settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and works with people located in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform’s scheduling tools.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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