Counseling Services
A supportive, judgment-free space to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
At Motive for Action, we provide counseling for adults who are navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or simply feeling stuck. Our goal is to meet you exactly where you are and give you the tools, clarity, and confidence to move forward.
Tenisha Rigby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Hi, I’m Tenisha Rigby, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I primarily work with adults ages 18–40, helping them navigate life’s transitions and build on their personal strengths. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood a space that’s free of judgment and full of compassion. Together, we’ll work at your pace to explore what matters most to you and find practical ways to help you feel balanced, confident, and fulfilled in your day-to-day life.
How to Schedule
You can schedule through any of the following platforms. Choose whichever is most convenient for you:
Use Headway to check your insurance coverage, explore session options, and schedule directly with ease.
Use Grow Therapy to check availability, confirm coverage, and book your next session with ease.
My Approach
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and free to be yourself. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, and I tailor each session to your needs and goals.
In my work, I often integrate:
Person-centered care — You guide the pace and direction.
Trauma-informed practice — Safety, trust, and empowerment come first.
Solution-Focused Therapy — Building on strengths and what’s already working.
Narrative Therapy — Helping you rewrite the stories that hold you back.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies — Supporting emotional regulation, mindfulness, and coping skills.
I value transparency and collaboration, and I will always explain the “why” behind the techniques we use. My hope is to create a space where you feel both supported and empowered as you move forward.
Who I Work With
I primarily support adults ages 18–40 who may be dealing with:
Anxiety or overwhelm
Trauma or difficult past experiences
Work, school, or family-related stress
Relationship or communication challenges
Feeling disconnected, burnt out, or unmotivated
Low confidence or self-esteem
Life transitions or uncertainty
Emotional exhaustion
If you’re looking for a place to unpack what you’re feeling and begin moving toward balance and peace, I’m here to help.
Your First Session
Our first session is all about comfort and connection. I want you to feel safe and supported from the moment we begin.
During this session, we’ll talk about:
What brought you to therapy
Your goals and what you hope to change or understand
Your strengths and values
Patterns or experiences you want to explore
What you want therapy to feel like for you
Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and revisit them regularly to ensure therapy is helping you grow in ways that feel right and authentic.
Have Questions Before You Schedule?
If you’re unsure how to get started or which platform to use, I’m happy to help. Contact me and I’ll get back to you within one business day.
