Tina Fountain, LCSW

Tina Fountain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practicing psychotherapist based in Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Virginia Commonwealth University, and she brings that formal training into her clinical work.

With more than 18 years of experience in private practice, she has provided therapy to adults, couples, children, families and groups. Her clinical background includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and substance abuse when it co-occurs with other mental health challenges. She has practiced in a range of settings including community behavioral health organizations, a university counseling center and various workplace environments.

Her approach to therapy is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in authenticity, empathy and respect. She emphasizes beginning where each person is and building a strong therapeutic rapport before moving into interventions. She frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, psychodynamic techniques, strengths-based methods and mindfulness-based strategies. She has experience providing crisis and disruptive event management, and she offered trauma response counseling following the Virginia Beach tragedy. She has also provided short-term counseling through employee assistance programs and completed specialized training and certification in treating anxiety and panic disorders.

Tina’s work is guided by a belief that people can change difficult circumstances and move toward their fullest potential. Her goal is to help individuals confront challenges, uncover new strengths and progress toward the outcomes they seek.