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Dr. Michelle Tatum

Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC

Therapist in Nevada

Practical, CBT-based help for self esteem and stress

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18 years of experience listed

LCPC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • CBT focus
  • 18 years experience
  • English sessions

About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses practical, evidence-linked methods to help people regain confidence and manage stress. She is Dr. Michelle Tatum, a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 18 years of experience. She works in Nevada and speaks English.

Her sessions focus on clear, goal-oriented steps. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and low self esteem.

Michelle adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. She listens for what matters most and suggests concrete skills to try between meetings. That might include strategies for coping with life changes, dealing with grief, or managing anger.

She has worked across a wide range of concerns, including relationship stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, caregiver strain, and career questions. Her background also covers attention challenges, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue tied to caregiving or helping roles.

In session she aims to be direct and compassionate. Clients can expect clear explanations, homework to practice new skills, and a focus on steps that fit daily life. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule a first meeting.

How CBT and brief skills work in online sessions

Dr. Tatum uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach, focusing on how thoughts affect feelings and actions. CBT sessions teach concrete skills such as testing negative thoughts, building routines for better sleep, and planning small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Her work emphasizes simple, practiceable tools. Together with each person she will review current struggles, try different strategies, and agree on steps to practice between sessions. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process and she will adjust methods based on the client's goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people use focused check-ins during a lunch break or quieter part of the day. Therapists can assign short exercises and track progress between meetings to keep momentum going.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

New Mexico, Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as sleep problems, grief, and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear explanations and skills practice. Sessions often include strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

What experience does she bring?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, from caregiver stress and compassion fatigue to career questions and multicultural issues.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Nevada.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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