- 22 years experience
- Depression and mood
- Practical coping skills
About Tamela
She starts by listening and shaping conversations to each person's needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday strategies for coping with mood changes, work pressure, loneliness, or grief. Tamela helps clients learn skills for managing cravings and building a sober routine when addiction is a concern.
The therapist uses a blend of approaches to match what works for each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness methods teach simple ways to reduce reactivity and be present in stressful moments.
Tamela also uses client-centered principles that keep the person's values and choices central. Solution-Focused Therapy is applied to set short-term steps and track progress toward concrete goals. Together these methods aim to make daily life feel more manageable.
Her style is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on real-world solutions rather than medical or technical language. She encourages people to name small changes and practice them between sessions. If you want a therapist who will listen and help you plan achievable steps, she can be a practical partner in that work.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.