Licensed to practice in Alabama and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
Tanyaka Cline
(she/her)
About me
I’m Tanyaka B. Cline, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical support. With a strong background in mental health and counseling, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, grow, and build resilience. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on empowering you to reach your goals and embrace positive change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and creating a safe, supportive space for you to share what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your history, current challenges, and goals so that I can better understand your unique needs. Together, we will begin developing a personalized plan for your care. My priority is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and respected while we lay the foundation for meaningful progress.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths as a therapist are creating a safe and supportive environment, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, and combining evidence-based practices with genuine compassion. I draw from approaches such as CBT, DBT, and strength-based therapy to help clients build coping skills, manage stress, and achieve lasting change. Clients often share that they feel understood, empowered, and encouraged to embrace growth because of my ability to balance professionalism with warmth and authenticity.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals and families who are ready to make positive changes in their lives, even if they aren’t sure where to begin. I work well with those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life transitions, as well as clients seeking healthier relationships and improved communication. I am especially positioned to help people who are motivated to grow, open to learning new coping skills, and committed to creating balance and resilience in their daily lives.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Grief
Medication Management
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Alabama
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My experience with CBT involves helping clients identify negative thought patterns and challenge them with healthier, more balanced perspectives. I use CBT in practice to teach clients how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and to guide them in developing coping skills that support long-term change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have utilized DBT strategies to help clients regulate emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and strengthen interpersonal effectiveness. In practice, I incorporate mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills depending on the client’s unique needs.
Motivational Interviewing
I have applied MI techniques to enhance clients’ readiness for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. In my practice, I use MI to foster collaboration, respect autonomy, and encourage clients to identify their own reasons and motivations for growth.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness-based practices to help clients develop present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional regulation. In practice, I teach grounding and breathing techniques that clients can integrate into daily life to manage distress more effectively.
Grief Therapy
My experience with grief counseling includes helping clients process losses and adapt to life transitions. In practice, I provide a supportive space where clients can express their emotions, explore meaning, and develop coping strategies for their grief journey.
1 rating with written reviews
July 8, 2026
She was great but kept the conversation on task