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Tamara Coleman, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Tamara

Tamara Coleman is an LCSW based in Virginia who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on three years of clinical practice to support clients facing issues with self-esteem, motivation, anger, career changes, and other life transitions. Additional areas of attention include LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, somatization, intellectual disability, veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, and young adult challenges.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Tamara integrates evidence-informed methods including client-centered approaches, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, emotionally-focused work, and existential themes to tailor care to each person.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and practice skills that translate into everyday life. With a practical, empathetic attitude, she supports people taking the often-difficult first steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where clients guide the pace and topics of work; this approach supports people who need space to explore feelings, build confidence, and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients manage strong emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the most helpful approach is collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to recommend and adapt methods so that sessions match what the client wants to accomplish. Adjustments are made over time based on progress and feedback to ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, support consistent access during life transitions, and allow practical practice of new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Tamara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career changes, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, ADHD, and other related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment and uses client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and existential ideas to adapt to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice experience providing psychotherapy and related supports to clients in her areas of focus.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds LCSW credentials with licence details VA LCSW 0904012108 and MS LCSW C-10044 and practices in Virginia.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Intellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSexual assault and abuseSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Mississippi

Languages

English