Tina Fountain , LCSW

Tina Fountain is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and over 18 years of clinical experience delivering psychotherapy in Virginia. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she completed a Bachelor of Science in psychology followed by a master’s degree in clinical social work at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Her practice has included work with adults, couples, children, families and groups, and she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and substance use alongside co-occurring mental health concerns. Tina has provided services across diverse settings, including community behavioral health organizations, a university counseling center and various workplace environments, and she has also been involved in crisis and disruptive event management.

Therapeutically she describes her approach as eclectic and client-centered, meeting individuals where they are while fostering authenticity, empathy and respect in the relationship. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, psychodynamic techniques, strengths-based approaches and mindfulness strategies, tailoring methods to each person’s needs.

Tina has offered trauma response counseling to survivors of the Virginia Beach tragedy, provided short-term brief therapy through Employee Assistance Programs, and completed specialized training and certification in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Her goal is to help people confront challenges, discover strengths and move toward greater functioning and personal growth.

Approaches That Shape Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic and mood disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship challenges and coping with overwhelming stress.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking empathy, self-exploration and a collaborative therapeutic partnership.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tina Fountain works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences and life circumstances. Together they assess progress and adjust strategies to find the best fit.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, family and geographic constraints. These options allow people to access care from home or another convenient location and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.