Samantha Tatum

Combining evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, empathic atmosphere where clients lead the conversation and feel heard; this approach supports exploration of values, emotions, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to change behavior and manage symptoms, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for strong emotions and communication difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and often evolves over time. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences, blending techniques as appropriate to create a plan that feels useful and practical. Clients are invited to provide feedback so the work stays aligned with their priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or other locations. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives, and they support using CBT and DBT skill work between meetings.