Tilaya Bradford-Hollins

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for emotional healing

About Tilaya

Tilaya Bradford-Hollins helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the upheaval that comes with life changes.

Background and approach

She brings focused attention to concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, money and financial worries, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

With 11 years of clinical practice, Tilaya blends empathy with evidence-informed strategies to support emotional healing and skillful coping. Her work emphasizes building self-compassion, clearer communication, and practical tools to manage intense feelings and everyday stressors.

She draws from therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Practicing in Illinois as an LCSW, Tilaya seeks to create a respectful space where clients can process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and move toward values-driven living.

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients identify goals and practice skills that fit their lives and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to value-driven action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping in daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and helps reorganize ways of connecting and regulating feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. This shared decision-making allows techniques to be adjusted over time as needs change so treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, provide options for different comfort levels with communication, and support consistent attendance so clients can practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Tilaya works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as attachment issues, body image, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining empathy with practical, evidence-informed methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered therapies to help clients build skills and insight.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice, using that background to guide treatment planning and skill development tailored to each client.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW with license number IL LCSW 149028538 and practices with clients in that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is cost and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English