About Tania Bradkin

Tania Bradkin, MSW, LCSW, is a bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical social worker currently focused on working with adults age 18+. Her strengths-based and solutions-focused approach assists clients with anxiety, depression, transitions, and other challenges and phases of change. Tania is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) Level One trained through founder Dr. Pat Ogden's Institute and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Level Two trained through EMDR founder Dr. Francine Shapiro’s Academy. In addition to EMDR and SP, her post-graduate trainings have included Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), suicide prevention, and play therapy coursework. Tania also supports data that affirms the benefits of having an emotional support animal (ESA) such as a cat or a dog. Her work is grounded in the science and data of developmental stages, attachment theory, trauma-informed and ongoing interpersonal neurobiological findings.

Tania specializes in understanding and addressing the challenges individuals and families face in this era of increased perfectionism, loneliness, obesity, and access to technology. Tania has worked in various settings, both in person and via telehealth, including during the COVID-19 pandemic: as a bilingual (Spanish) Wraparound LCSW for children in foster care and/or in the adoption process, their families, and school staff; as a psychiatric social worker at a hospital in South Central Los Angeles; as a preschool teacher; with neurodivergent and special needs populations through her Junior League (now sustainer) role, where she chaired a literacy program and developed placement curriculum for an independent living agency in Washington, DC; as a bilingual child and adolescent clinician in community health; at a clinic serving crime victims in their homes, primarily in Spanish; at a private practice in West Los Angeles, facilitating groups for teenagers, students, and ALS caretakers at the Westside Veterans Affairs; as an advocate at LIFTcommunities.org; and as a psychotherapist in homes created by Christ-Centered Ministries for individuals completing felony and misdemeanor sentences in South Central Los Angeles.

Tania brings a unique perspective to her work as a mother of 22-year-old boy/girl twins. Her own personal journey has included losing over 100 pounds of twin pregnancy weight gain by utilizing Pilates, a combo of running and walking, and the Weight Watchers program. She lost this weight within 2 years after giving birth and has maintained this lifestyle for over 20 years. Tania believes that therapy or coaching can be a collaborative place to thrive and identify the unique resources and supports that can not only help you achieve your goals but ultimately increase the most important relationship: your mind-body connection to yourself.

Tania began her MSW at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work in Philadelphia and completed her MSW at the University of Southern California School of Social Work in Los Angeles, following the completion of two bachelor’s degrees at American University in Washington, D.C. in public communication and political science and a semester in Madrid, Spain. Tania’s academic emphasis on mental health and military populations addresses the effects of trauma and stress, incorporating evidence-based interventions such as cultivating a mindfulness practice and trauma integration for increased well-being.

Tania acknowledges that data affirms trauma is inherently politically correct and can affect anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status. Her experience in supporting individuals from all backgrounds in being heard and valued underscores her relatability to all people and her absolute commitment to this goal. Tania also recognizes that significant life changes often come from consistency and the achievement of surmountable goals. She remains dedicated to helping everyone she can, with tailored support at their own pace, to achieve their dreams and wishes.

Tania has also been appointed twice: she has served as a Commissioner for Social Services in the City of Santa Monica and has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster youth in Los Angeles. Once appointed as a Commissioner for the City of Santa Monica in 2013, Tania noticed that she was the only person of color on the commission; she advocated for representation change resulting in a more diverse, inclusionary commission.

Tania was the onset therapist for a project directed by Jonah Hill in collaboration with Instagram IGTV's Bullying Docu-Series entitled, "#Unfiltered." This series featured the unscripted stories of young people aged 13-25 who were the targets or perpetrators of bullying, both online and in real life, and how social media has affected their well-being. Tania’s contributions expand to her writings on The Huffington Post Blog where she has shared developmental advice both in Spanish and in English as well as dating advice in a local Dallas periodical focused on populations age 50 plus and distributed through Whole Foods called FYI 50+. She looks forward to working with clients to provide customized, innovative, and holistic solutions to enhance happiness and well-being.