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Tina Bacigalupo

Tina Bacigalupo, LPC

Therapist · Michigan · 18+ years of experience

Practical, collaborative counseling for midlife changes

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  • Warm and direct
  • Goal focused
  • Problem solving

About Tina

Tina Bacigalupo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck, are facing life transitions, or are managing stress and anxiety. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients make practical changes that matter to daily life.

Tina uses clear conversation to identify obstacles and set achievable goals. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is getting in the way of feeling better. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and small experiments that can be used between meetings.

Her work covers relationship concerns and self-esteem struggles, plus career questions and coping with big life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, family problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Tina pays attention to how patterns of thought and behavior keep problems going, then looks for alternatives.

Several therapy methods inform her style, including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness practices. She blends these to match each person’s needs and pace rather than following a single script. The result is a flexible, down-to-earth way of working.

Tina speaks English and practices in Michigan. Her counseling emphasizes collaboration - she and the client decide together what to try next. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How her approaches guide online work

Tina commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting each person where they are, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and self-doubt.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tina will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It can also make shorter or more frequent touchpoints possible when that better suits someone’s needs. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Tina works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, divorce and family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and practical. Sessions focus on clear conversation, goal-setting, and small steps clients can try between meetings.

What is her background and experience?

She has 18 years of experience as a counselor. That experience informs a steady, solution-minded approach to everyday struggles and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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