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Tamara Thompson

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Louisiana

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Tamara

Tamara Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience offering a client-focused approach to emotional and behavioral concerns. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore thoughts and feelings openly, and she guides clients through practical strategies tailored to their priorities.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family dynamics, addictive behaviors, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

In addition to these core specialties, she attends to related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, intellectual disability, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

Tamara draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills and move toward their goals. She practices in Louisiana as an LCSW and offers multiple remote session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Tamara commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many adjustment challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps the client explore personal goals and values.

She may also draw on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Deciding which methods to emphasize is collaborative: the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the plan as needs evolve to find the best fit for each person.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes it easier to access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These remote options support continuity of treatment, allow for flexible follow-up between sessions, and help clients practice skills in everyday contexts while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Tamara blends client-centered therapy with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have in the field?
She brings 28 years of clinical experience delivering direct services and developing client-driven care plans.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Louisiana with the designations TX LCSW 115055 and LA LCSW 4804, and she practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Tamara provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Texas

Languages

English