- Strengths-based
- Relationship focus
- Multicultural awareness
About Taneka
Taneka Hamond is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who brings more than two decades of experience to her work. She focuses on relationship concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting questions, and other life changes. She writes directly to parents and caregivers who feel worn down and uncertain about the next step.
Taneka centers sessions on each person’s strengths. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them build confidence and motivation. Conversations are practical and aimed at small, manageable changes that make daily life feel easier.
Her background includes 22 years practicing in Maryland as an LCSW-C. That experience informs a calm, steady style that values clear goals and real-world tools. She pays attention to how cultural background affects relationships and coping.
Work in sessions can include talking through relationship patterns, managing anger and compassion fatigue, and planning strategies for parenting challenges. She also supports people facing career stress, intimacy-related concerns, attention-related struggles, and depression.
Taneka encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She guides clients toward practical steps and celebrates progress along the way. The approach is collaborative and focused on what will help the client right now.
Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility
Taneka works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying strengths and building motivation through step-by-step actions to improve confidence and daily functioning. Another concentrates on problem-solving and stress management to reduce anxiety and cope better with life transitions and caregiving strain.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to match techniques to current needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a workday break. It can also make it simpler to attend regularly when schedules are tight. Speak with the therapist during the matching process to confirm which session formats are offered and how they can best meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help address?
She helps people with relationship problems, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, anger, career pressure, depression, ADHD challenges, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
The therapist takes a strengths-based, collaborative approach and treats clients as the expert on their story while offering practical steps to build motivation and confidence.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice in Maryland.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.