- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger management skills
- Stress reduction strategies
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Nevada and works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and anger. She speaks English and uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage difficult feelings.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what works. In sessions she talks through current problems and helps clients build actionable skills for managing symptoms like sleep troubles, anger, and anxiety. She also addresses issues tied to identity and life transitions, including LGBT concerns, caregiving stress, and career pressures.
Dr. Tatum helps people facing grief, addiction, and the fallout from trauma. She also supports those dealing with attachment or codependency patterns, divorce and blended family strains, and the long-term stress of caregiving or serious illness. Sessions aim for clear steps clients can try between meetings to test new ways of coping.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across varied settings. She describes therapy as collaborative and practical, with a focus on skill-building and measurable change. People can expect a direct, respectful style that emphasizes problem solving and real-world improvements.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How cognitive behavioral work translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice that means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing short exercises between meetings to see what changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.Sessions also include practical skill building aimed at everyday life. That can mean learning breathing and relaxation practices, role-playing conversations that trigger anger, or setting small behavioral goals to reduce avoidance. The therapist works collaboratively to pick techniques that match the client's goals and situation, and adjusts the plan as progress is observed.
The exact online session formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific options. When arranged, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can still use the same CBT exercises and homework in virtual meetings, so clients can try tools in real time and bring examples from daily life to the session.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, anger, and related concerns like grief and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques focused on changing thoughts and behaviors to relieve symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LCPC and LPCC and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.