Tottyona Willingham, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tottyona!

I specialize in working with individuals with a wide range of life experiences spanning from domestic violence, foster care, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, culture and racism, and QBTBPIOC LGBTQIA+ issues. I use strength-based and evidence-based practices to view you from a whole-person perspective and the environment.

My focus

I welcome clients 18+ to my practice. My clients are dedicated to the therapeutic process, evaluating the areas of their lives they'd like to see improved.

My approach

You are always in the driver's seat; you will determine the destination of your treatment, and I will guide our way to that destination. My approach is meeting you where you are and helping you to get to where you would like to go.

My communication style

I have a very open communication style, and I love to meet the client where they are at. I will always ask what your preferred style of communication is. I receive direct communication best.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to the field of Social Work because of its expansive need, and being able to help others.

My goals for you

I will help you reach your goals in therapy by first identifying your expectations and goals, calling out barriers that can show up in the journey of reaching them, and celebrating the wins that lead to goal obtainment while providing continuous support throughout the road to reaching those therapeutic goals.

Our first session

In our first session, we will discuss goodness of fit. I place your mental health goals in the forefront, assessing if my skill set is best suited for your needs. I will ask questions to get to know you and what brings you to therapy. There will be time to answer questions about my therapy style and approach.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Gay

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tottyona Willingham