Takindra Worles, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 9 years in practice

Takindra Worles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy for common life challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 9053 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1174121735 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Takindra

Takindra Worles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy for common life challenges. She uses clear, direct methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. Her style aims to be warm and straightforward so parents can feel heard and understood.

With nine years of experience, she connects therapy to real-life routines and pressures. Sessions often include goal-setting, practice of coping skills, and short-term strategies to reduce overwhelm.

Background and approach

She tailors tools to each person’s daily life rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that blends listening with active problem solving. Takindra draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person’s perspective.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation skills. Her background includes work in Tennessee settings where she supported people through mood issues, life changes, and family problems. She brings attention to communication, impulse control, and rebuilding self-worth after setbacks.

The aim is steady progress through manageable steps. Practical issues like coping with loss, substance concerns, and adjusting after a disruptive event are part of the work she does. Takindra helps people name their goals, practice new ways of responding, and track small improvements over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Takindra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues

Approaches Takindra names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgment. It creates space for people to describe what matters to them and helps the therapist tailor support to personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It offers breathing, grounding, and communication techniques that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and role plays. Phone sessions can fit into a shorter break and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or practicing brief coping skills between appointments. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent care and try the approaches listed above without travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include substance concerns, family problems, mood disorders, and feelings of isolation.

What is the therapy style like?

Her style is warm, interactive, and practical. Expect a mix of listening, skill practice, and short-term strategies you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working in Tennessee settings supporting people through mood issues, communication problems, and life adjustments.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are different session formats available?

Yes. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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