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Dr. Tuwana Wingfield, LCSW

LCSW helping clients regain balance
  • Solution-focused care
  • Warm interactive style
  • Works with families

About Dr. Tuwana Wingfield

Dr. Tuwana Wingfield is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps individuals and families navigate challenges with an emphasis on relaxation, refocusing, restoration, and recalibration. She has worked in the field of social work for 25 years, including 12 years of direct clinical practice and 13 years in higher education. Dr. Wingfield uses a solution-focused, client-centered approach while integrating cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and dialectical methods to shape treatment plans around each person’s needs.

Her hands-on experience spans Head Start and Early Head Start programs, school settings, community-based agencies, non-profits, child welfare, and employee assistance programs. She has addressed a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, career challenges, and everyday life adjustments. Dr. Wingfield’s style is warm and interactive, rooted in dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Practicing with cultural humility, she positions the client as the expert in their own life and collaborates to build on existing strengths rather than labeling. Seeking help requires courage, and Dr. Wingfield offers supportive partnership to those ready to make change. She looks forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with each person she works with.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Tuwana Wingfield have?

Dr. Tuwana Wingfield has 12 years of direct clinical experience.

Is Dr. Tuwana Wingfield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license details are IL LCSW 149.012576 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21897.

In which languages does Dr. Tuwana Wingfield provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Tuwana Wingfield located?

Dr. Wingfield is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Dr. Tuwana Wingfield as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Tuwana Wingfield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Tuwana Wingfield work with international clients?

Dr. Tuwana Wingfield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Tuwana Wingfield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Match?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the way that fits their routine and comfort level - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to keep appointments and maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals deliver care through these remote formats, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible, practical option for addressing everyday and significant life concerns.

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