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Dr. Tomika Hardy

Dr. Tomika Hardy, LCSW

Dr. Tomika Hardy, LCSW - Stress and trauma work

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Profile details for Dr. Tomika Hardy
CredentialsLCSW
LicensesLCSW, Texas / 119951; LCSW, Louisiana / 16953
NPI1124483003
Experience14 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationTexas

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction concerns
  • Trauma and grief

About Tomika

Dr. Tomika Hardy, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Texas with 14 years in practice. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression using the therapeutic approaches she lists: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Dr. Hardy describes therapy as collaborative. She focuses on practical coping strategies and on identifying strengths to manage emotional ups and downs. Her work includes attention to co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns and to issues such as codependency and communication problems.

Sessions address life changes, divorce and separation, and problems tied to guilt, shame, isolation, or loss. She also notes a focus on veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues. Treatment conversations may include work on life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

Her tools include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, narrative methods to reframe personal stories, motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and organizes sessions.

Dr. Hardy provides services in English and is based in Texas. International clients are not currently accepted. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a prospective client selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions focus on the client's concerns and goals and the therapist listens and responds to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking by practicing different ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice patterns that cause distress.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and shortening travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the original information, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule a brief check-in between appointments or to use audio rather than video when that better fits daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Texas, Louisiana

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, with additional focus areas like codependency and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to guide sessions and practical coping work.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCSW and holds Texas licensure as an LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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