Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC - Therapist in Nevada

About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage worry, mood shifts, and life stress. She is Dr.

Michelle Tatum, a licensed clinician with 18 years of professional experience. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people who are overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. She focuses on common problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

Parenting, family concerns, and relationship troubles are also part of her work.

Background and approach

She pays attention to everyday impacts like sleep, anger, and feelings of shame or isolation. Her approach starts with listening and then building simple, doable skills. In sessions she helps people name patterns, try small changes, and test what works.

The aim is to reduce distress and increase moments of relief and control. She holds the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential - listed as NV LCPC CP5581-R and NM LPCC CCMH0185821. These reflect her training and regulation in those states.

Dr. Tatum offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

How CBT and online sessions work together

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to test negative thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress.

When addressing trauma and related symptoms, CBT often includes techniques to manage upsetting memories and reduce their hold on daily life. These methods break problems into concrete steps so progress can be measured and adjusted.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adapt the plan based on what helps. That means the methods used can change as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy makes these steps accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation from home, phone offers a simpler audio option, and messaging supports brief check-ins and practice between sessions. These formats add flexibility for parents and busy adults who need to fit care into their day.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, parenting, grieving, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 18 years of professional experience to her practice. That background includes work with a wide range of common mental health and life challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds NV LCPC CP5581-R and NM LPCC CCMH0185821 credentials and practices from Nevada as listed in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided within supported regions.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: New Mexico, Nevada
Languages: English

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