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Tamekia Powell

Collaborative, practical therapy for everyday family life

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Credentials
MD, LCPC, LCMHC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
North Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tamekia

Tamekia Powell is a licensed mental health professional who emphasizes a collaborative, person-focused approach. She tailors therapy to each person's needs and asks for ongoing input so goals stay relevant. Tamekia keeps language simple and sessions practical so parents can understand the process quickly.

She builds a plan from the information a client shares and from her assessment of emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and work-related factors. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to treatment.

Background and approach

Open and honest communication is expected and encouraged in every session. Tamekia uses methods that match what a client needs, including strategies to address stress, anxiety, and depression. She can also help with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and anger.

Parenting concerns and relationship struggles are part of her practice focus. Her training includes medical and counseling credentials that inform a practical, strengths-based style. Tamekia draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.

Motivational Interviewing also features when people want support making concrete life changes. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and focused on real-life problems. She aims to help clients develop tools they can use at home and during stressful moments.

The overall goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for family-focused care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's real experiences. The therapist offers empathy and works with the client to set goals that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamekia will discuss these methods and help decide which fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a hectic schedule and to continue work between meetings. The focus remains on practical skill building, regular check-ins, and adapting strategies so they work in daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Tamekia uses a collaborative, person-centered style and draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and teach practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and related areas.
Which credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Credentials shown are MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with license numbers MD LCPC LC10859 and NC LCMHC 9348, based in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin a therapy process here?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
North Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English

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