Dr. Michelle Tatum , LCPC, LPCC

Dr. Michelle Tatum focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression with sensitivity and respect. She approaches each person as an individual, shaping conversations and treatment plans to meet specific needs rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions.

Her work emphasizes a compassionate, patient-centered style that honors each client's experiences and encourages steady progress. She aims to create a therapeutic environment where difficult topics can be addressed with clarity and care, and she supports clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward change.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, she affirms that decision and partners with clients to develop practical strategies and coping tools. Her practice is built on tailoring interventions and dialogue so that goals, pacing, and methods reflect what will work best for each person.

CBT-Informed Online Therapy for Everyday Challenges

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is a skills-based approach that often involves setting goals, practicing new coping strategies, and working on practical steps that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the client involved in decisions about pace and focus.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier for people to access support from where they are, accommodate busy days, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. The therapist and client can choose the mode that best supports progress and convenience.