Meet Dejerica Tinsley, LCSW, CCTP

Dejerica Tinsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and North Carolina with over 13 years of diverse experience in social work and mental health. She is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life's challenges in a way that feels supportive, compassionate, and empowering.

At Becoming Me, LLC, Tinsley addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and the unique struggles of caregivers and individuals with chronic health conditions. Her practice also supports children and adolescents with special needs, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and parent-child relationship challenges.

Tinsley provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and valued. Her approach combines person-centered care with evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), play therapy, and trauma-informed practices. She is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Triple P Positive Parenting Provider, equipping parents with strategies to support their children’s emotional and behavioral growth.

With extensive experience across inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, Tinsley has managed programs for case management, adoption support, and burial assistance. She has supervised clinical teams and provided care coordination for individuals transitioning from inpatient care to community settings. Currently, she serves Veterans and their families, offering clinical and therapeutic services that address a variety of mental health needs, including trauma, grief, and stress management.

In addition to her clinical work, Tinsley serves as a mental health business consultant, empowering fellow social workers to launch and grow their private practices. She is the co-chair of CEOs of Social Work, a platform designed to mentor and inspire social workers to explore entrepreneurial opportunities while remaining committed to service.

Tinsley’s contributions to the mental health field extend beyond therapy rooms. She has been featured on platforms such as CBS News, Black Female Therapist, and the Becoming a Unicorn Podcast, where she shares insights and strategies for navigating mental health challenges. She also actively mentors MSW students, shaping the next generation of social workers.

Through her compassionate approach, Tinsley helps clients explore their personal goals and work toward meaningful change, fostering growth and resilience for individuals, families, and couples alike.