PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

TS Portrait of Tama Stears
Online therapist

Tama Stears

Compassionate practical support for daily family life

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tama

Tama Stears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and family-related issues. She writes plainly and listens closely so parents can explain what’s happening in everyday life. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon.

Tama aims to help people feel steadier and more able to handle daily pressures. She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through guilt, shame, and low self-worth.

Background and approach

Conversations often include working on forgiveness, building self-love, and clarifying life purpose. Tama draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those changes. She helps identify small, doable habits to shift mood and behavior.

Tama uses collaborative planning to tailor strategies to each person’s situation. This may include practicing new ways to talk about problems and setting realistic goals for work and home. Her approach is steady and goal-oriented without being rushed.

Clients leave with clear next steps and skills they can use at home. Across five years of clinical practice she has supported people facing workplace stress, communication problems, and mood disorders. Her sessions are aimed at building resilience and better daily functioning.

Tama keeps the focus practical, with tools that fit into a busy life. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through a mix of remote formats. Cost varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire determines fit and scheduling is set based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit busy lives

Two evidence-based approaches often used are cognitive techniques and behavioral skill-building. Cognitive techniques help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and reframe them into more balanced, useful thoughts; this can ease anxiety and low mood. Behavioral skill-building focuses on practical habits and activities that improve mood and daily functioning, such as establishing routines, communication practices, and stress management skills.

Tama treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then tries methods that match those needs. If a strategy isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together with the client to find a better fit.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, work days, and busy evenings. Remote formats let people use tools and practice skills between sessions and make regular check-ins more practical for families juggling many demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Tama works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and family-related concerns. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical. Sessions emphasize clear communication, small behavior changes, and step-by-step goals rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional clinical experience working with people facing mood and life stressors.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana under LA LCSW 15280.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How do I get started and what about cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Experience
5 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Tama

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point