Tanika West, LCSW, GA | Psychotherapist

About Tanika West

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Anxiety

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Alzheimer's Disease

Behavioral Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Expressive Arts

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Indigenous American or Alaska Native

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tanika West

Hi there, I'm Tanika! I'm the founder of The Counseling Chef. I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions with compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based care. Together, we'll build lasting skills to help you heal, grow, and thrive. My focus Whether you're a caregiver, grieving a loss, navigating a life transition, or seeking support for you or your child, let me help. I work with children, teens, adults, families, caregivers, LGBTQIA+, clergy, and helping professionals, building practical skills, healing, resilience, and hope. You don't have to do this alone, but you have to do it! My approach My approach is warm, relaxed, collaborative, and practical. I'm straightforward, genuine, insightful, and use humor when appropriate to help put you at ease. Using evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs, I'll help you gain clarity, build practical skills, and create lasting change. My communication style My communication style is warm, relaxed, genuine, and engaging. I'm straightforward, insightful, and compassionate, offering honest feedback with kindness and humor when appropriate to put you at ease. You'll feel heard, respected, supported, and encouraged to step out of your way, every step of the way, into a place of healing and change. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I believe life is meant to be lived—not just survived. I'm passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health, making it okay to ask for help, ending silent suffering, and creating a space where honest conversations lead to healing, hope, and lasting change. My goals for you I won't simply tell you what you want to hear. I'll meet you with compassion, respect, and empathy while also being honest enough to challenge the patterns, beliefs, or avoidance that may be keeping you stuck. My goal isn't comfort alone; it's meaningful, lasting growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

University of South Carolina, Master's in Social Work
Benedict College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1831496652

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Tanika West?

Generally, Tanika West has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Tanika West's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Tanika West accepting new patients?

Tanika West generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Tanika West's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Tanika West online?

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What practice does Tanika West work with?

Tanika West works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tanika West?

Tanika West frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tanika West on their profile.