- CBT focused
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Tatum is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Nevada with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses challenges like addiction, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Michelle uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Conversations are straightforward and focus on what is happening now and what can change in daily life.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people through loss, family conflict, and adjustment to new roles. She also has experience helping people navigate multicultural concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and caregiver stress. That experience informs how she notices patterns and suggests concrete steps forward.
Sessions focus on setting clear goals and building skills to manage symptoms between meetings. Michelle pays attention to problems such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, and codependency, and she helps with communication and practical problem solving.
People who choose her can expect a direct, organized approach. She asks about what matters most, suggests small experiments to try between sessions, and reviews progress regularly. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How her CBT approach translates to online sessions
Dr. Tatum works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. CBT often uses concrete exercises and short experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns in relationships.Therapy is collaborative. She will help clients pick an approach that fits their goals and preferences, and they will adjust methods if something is not working. Clients can expect discussion, skill-building, and practical homework designed together to address stress, sleep problems, or career and identity questions common in early adulthood.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule because they remove travel time, allow a quieter check-in during a work break, or make it easier to meet when geographic distance would otherwise be a barrier. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step to find an arrangement that works with everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions use practical, evidence-informed methods with a clear focus on goals and skills. Conversations are straightforward and emphasize changing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through a range of life stressors and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Nevada. The credentials are presented as LCPC and LPCC in her profile.
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 paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The specific fee depends on where the client is located.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
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