- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
- Skills for life changes
About Tamara
Tamara Nixon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with concerns common in early adulthood such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship worries, and coping with major life changes.
She uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. Tamara draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people manage symptoms and build skills. She also has experience addressing ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, grief, trauma, and addictions.
Sessions aim to identify which strategies fit a person's needs. That might mean learning skills to manage panic and intrusive thoughts, practicing mindful techniques to reduce overwhelm, or using CBT tools to reframe unhelpful thinking. Tamara emphasizes clear goals and small, actionable steps people can try between sessions.
She has worked across age groups and settings, including school adjustment and guidance, and brings that practical experience into adult-focused work. Her approach is straightforward and focused on problem-solving while recognizing each person's pace.
People often come for help with career stress, loneliness, parenting challenges, or the pressure of transitions like leaving school or starting a new job. Tamara supports clients who want concrete strategies for mood regulation, improved sleep, and better daily functioning.
How Tamara’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and strengths. Online sessions using this approach mean talking through what matters most and shaping goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced during and between virtual sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress, useful for panic, impulsivity, and mood swings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara collaborates with each person to test methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to focus on based on goals and what feels manageable.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, lets them check in without long travel, and makes it easier to try short skill-focused sessions between commitments. Online sessions can be used to practice CBT worksheets, learn mindfulness exercises, or run DBT skills coaching in real time, making therapy techniques easier to use in everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, ADHD, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, and other mood or behavior concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses client-centered conversation plus CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques to build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical and school settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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