“You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. We start wherever you are today.”

Meet Tika, LCSW

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, especially when carrying heavy family changes, childhood trauma, or intense life transitions. With over six years of clinical social work across hospital crisis units, addiction centers, and outpatient therapy, I help children, teens, and families navigate emotional and behavioral struggles with steady compassion and concrete tools.

• Who I Work With: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families.
• Focus Areas: Childhood & Adolescent Behavioral Challenges, Trauma & PTSD, Family Dynamics, Addiction & Recovery Support.
• Primary Approaches: Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Background & Perspective

My career spans acute inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment, and community crisis care. Because culture, family system, and language fundamentally shape how we experience life, I practice with deep cultural humility—tailoring evidence-based methods to fit your family’s distinct story and values.

Schedule an Intake Consultation with Tika

Direct Line: (907) 444-4066 | Email: info@commonthreadcounseling.com