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Tamela Stull-Drugan

Practical skills and compassionate support

LMHC, LPC Florida

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Tamela

Tamela Stull-Drugan is a licensed mental health counselor with over 22 years of experience working in substance abuse and mental health. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, workplace issues, and a range of mood and self-worth difficulties.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes treating each person with dignity and respect while helping them pursue meaningful, lasting change. Her style blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with an individualized, client-centered stance.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help clients build coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and define realistic goals. Tamela adapts treatment plans and therapeutic conversations to fit each client’s unique needs and circumstances, whether the focus is improving communication, managing anger, navigating life transitions, or strengthening self-love.

Beginning therapy is often an act of courage, and she frames her role as a supportive partner in that work. Practicing in Florida, Tamela offers a collaborative approach that centers the client’s values and readiness for change while providing clear, skill-based methods to promote day-to-day functioning and well-being.

Approaches for Online Growth and Coping

Online sessions can draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her approach, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard while defining their own goals. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices that support emotion regulation and day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, values, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home or work while working toward clearer thinking and improved coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tamela commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused strategies to address symptoms and promote coping.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 22 years of professional experience in substance abuse and mental health, which informs her approach to treating addictions and related mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. The license details provided are FL LMHC MH2946 and AZ LPC LPC-23459.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time, and currently provides services within the stated regional availability.
In which formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English