- Client-centered support
- Practical coping skills
- Helps with codependency
About Tamara
Tamara Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience supporting people through hard life moments. She focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly about what they are feeling and thinking. Tamara aims to help people feel heard and to find practical ways forward, step by step.
Her work addresses common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also helps people dealing with ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. Codependency, attachment and family of origin issues, and caregiving stress are among the additional topics she supports.
Tamara uses straightforward methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life.
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are woven into sessions when helpful, offering concrete tools for managing intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and find internal motivation for change.
Sessions are conducted in English and Tamara practices in Louisiana. She holds the LCSW credential and has worked across many settings over her career. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It helps people feel understood and guides the direction of work based on what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to test beliefs and try new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal relationships. It teaches breathing, grounding, and communication techniques that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and day-to-day needs. This may mean combining listening-focused care with CBT or DBT skills based on progress.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting therapy into everyday life - for example scheduling a session during a work break, doing shorter check-ins when time is tight, or choosing a format that avoids needing high bandwidth or long travel. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tamara address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues. ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions are also part of her focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. Sessions emphasize listening, practical skills, and experimenting with new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of experience working in direct services and building client-driven approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana. The credential appears as LCSW in the profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.