Tina Fitts

Ph.D, QS, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, RYT, CPT

Dr. Fitts is a core faculty member at Walden University, where she brings her extensive experience as a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida. She serves as a board-qualified supervisor, guiding LMHC and LMFT interns on their journey to licensure.
Driven by her commitment to advocating for underserved and marginalized communities, Dr. Fitts weaves her passion for social justice into both her clinical practice and academic roles. Her research focuses on trauma and chronic illnesses, particularly cancer care, where she explores the intersection of emotional and physical healing. Specializing in trauma-informed care and somatic therapies, she offers a holistic approach to mental health.
As a certified yoga instructor, Dr. Fitts integrates mind-body techniques into her therapeutic practice, enhancing the healing process for her clients. Dedicated to shaping the next generation of counselors, she ensures her students gain not only essential clinical expertise but also the empathy and cultural competence necessary to effectively serve diverse populations.


Research:
- psychoneuroimmunology
- cancer treatment
- mind-body healing

Specializations:
- trauma
- anxiety
- relationship therapy

Courses Taught

COUN 6336 - Crisis, Trauma, and Response

COUN 6316 - Techniques of Counseling

COUN 6250 - Group Process and Dynamic

GRPL 6100 - Group Lab

COUN 6743 - Psychopharmacology

Education

PhD, Barry University

MS, Barry University

BA, East Stroudsburg University

Public Service

Yoga Alliance , Organizer - Orlando

Minority Fellowship Program -National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Member - Miami

Awards / Honors

Teaching For Equity, Yoga Alliance, 2022

Minority Fellowship Program, National Board for Certified Counselors, 2015

Presentations

Fitts, T. (2022). Yoga and Mental Health: in action.

Fitts, T. (2020). Compassionate Coupling Among Clients with Cancer: A Focus on the Caregiver.

Fitts, T. (2016). From Cancer to Courage: How Families Find Hope.

Fitts, T. (2016). Developing as a Counselor: The Process.

Fitts, T. (2015). Finding Strength Together: Sharing the Cancer Journey.

Fitts, T. (2015). Advocating for Women with the Experience of Domestic Violence.

Fitts, T. (2013). Community Support for Women with Experience of Domestic Violence.

Fitts, T. (2013). Defining a Therapeutic Process Using Images with Women Survivors of Domestic Violence.