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Tamara Thomasson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC-MH Tennessee

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English

About Tamara

Tamara Thomasson is a licensed professional counselor who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. With a decade of clinical experience, she emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and creates individualized plans that reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

Tamara blends practical strategies with compassionate guidance to help clients build skills, manage symptoms, and pursue clearer direction. Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies.

Tamara adapts conversations and techniques to match what a client needs in the moment while keeping long-term progress in view. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering support and encouragement as clients take steps toward greater well-being and resilience in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Tamara frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach for anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and stress management. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship-related struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy features in her work when exploring attachment and improving emotional connection, helping clients understand and reshape patterns that affect relationships.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Tamara works with each person to identify goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the client’s needs rather than forcing a single model. This cooperative stance helps shape a plan that feels both practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Tamara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make consistent care easier to maintain while accommodating work, caregiving, or geographic constraints, and they allow clients and licensed professionals to focus on skill building, coping strategies, and progress toward stated goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tamara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, emphasizing collaborative goal-setting and practical skill development.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tamara has 10 years of professional experience providing counseling and behavioral health support.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the credential LPC-MH and is licensed in Tennessee as TN LPC-MH 6635.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English