- Anger management
- Parenting support
- Communication skills
About Tina
Tina Parcell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strains, parenting struggles, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, sleep problems, career concerns, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and grief.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University and has practiced in a range of clinical settings. Tina was raised in Upstate New York and later moved to Virginia. Her long career has given her experience with adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, communication problems, and young adult issues.
In sessions she focuses on building a practical working relationship first. She talks with clients about what they want to change and identifies small, realistic steps to try. That often means learning clearer ways to communicate, managing stress reactions, and practicing coping skills that fit a busy life.
Tina prefers straightforward conversation over jargon. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck and to try new responses. She helps clients notice triggers for anger or anxiety and develop ways to respond differently.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sessions include checking progress, adjusting strategies, and planning concrete next steps. People who want down-to-earth help with anger, parenting, grief, or the stress of everyday life may find her style direct and practical.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on understanding patterns and developing new responses. One common approach involves breaking down stressful reactions into triggers, thoughts, and behaviors so clients can test small changes and notice different outcomes. Another central technique is skill practice - learning communication and coping skills that can be tried between sessions to reduce tension and manage anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting methods, and agreeing on concrete tasks to try between meetings so progress is clear and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking because session formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins that do not require lengthy commuting. Some formats also use less bandwidth or avoid video when that is helpful. Discussing practical needs at the start helps align session length and frequency with daily life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, sleep problems, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on identifying patterns, trying new responses, and setting realistic steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with individuals facing many challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.