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Tamika Thomas

Compassionate, CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LPCC Ohio

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tamika

Tamika Thomas brings an integrative, skills-focused approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. With eight years of clinical experience, she blends practical tools and collaborative exploration to address depression, coping with life changes, and career or coaching goals.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes concrete strategies alongside attention to emotions and values so clients can build sustainable habits and clearer direction. Thomas also draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused and client-centered strategies when a situation calls for deeper emotional processing or increased distress tolerance.

She has supported people facing a wide range of specific concerns including body image, codependency, communication and commitment issues, jealousy, and workplace challenges. Based in Ohio and holding an LPCC, she invites prospective clients to begin with a conversation to determine fit and to plan purposeful steps toward long-term wellness.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Tamika uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical exercises and problem-solving strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace concerns. She also integrates acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and using mindfulness and acceptance skills to move toward meaningful goals even in the presence of difficult emotions. When a client would benefit from greater emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, she may draw on dialectical behavior therapy techniques to build distress tolerance, communication skills, and emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, then adapts methods so sessions feel relevant and actionable. Clients can expect shared decision-making about which strategies to prioritize and opportunities to review progress together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats allow clients to access therapeutic tools and coaching from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistency while balancing work, family, and daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tamika addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, career questions, and coping with life changes, plus focused areas like body image, codependency, and workplace problems.
Which therapeutic styles inform her sessions?
Her work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy along with acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused, and client-centered approaches to match each client's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing psychotherapy and coaching-oriented supports across a variety of concerns and clinical presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio with licence number OH LPCC E.2606054.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability after initial contact to confirm fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Career difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFatherhood issuesHoardingJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English