Tamara Spears

Calm, practical guidance for life’s challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tamara

Tamara Spears is an experienced licensed social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and a wide range of mood and life challenges.

Background and approach

She brings 25 years in human services and clinical work to her practice, combining practical strategies with a compassionate, person-focused stance. Tamara emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping clients address issues such as self-esteem, career transitions, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and caregiver stress.

Her style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each person’s needs. Tamara draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused perspectives, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior work.

She adapts these methods into a collaborative treatment plan rather than relying on labels or a one-size-fits-all protocol. Tamara aims to guide, motivate, and empower clients as they work toward clearer goals, healthier coping, and improved daily functioning.

Licensed as an LMSW in Michigan, she frames therapy as a partnership that blends evidence-informed tools with empathy and practical problem-solving. Prospective clients are invited to explore options and decide on a path that fits their priorities and life circumstances.

Practical approaches for online therapy and flexible care

Tamara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and mood-related problems. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and coping with difficult emotions rather than trying to eliminate them entirely. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work when relationship patterns, abandonment or attachment issues are central, offering a focus on how early and current relational experiences shape expectations and emotional responses.

Choosing the right method is part of the collaborative process. Tamara works with each person to determine which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adapting strategies over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access therapeutic support from Michigan-based licensed professionals without commuting, and they allow ongoing work on skills, problem solving, and coping in ways that suit each client’s life and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tamara commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, as well as other mood and life transition issues listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is person-centered, warm, and interactive, blending supportive listening with practical skills and tailored treatment plans.

What is her professional background and experience?

Tamara has 25 years of experience in human services and clinical work, including inpatient and outpatient settings supporting a wide range of client needs.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801085567.

Can she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats does she meet with clients?

Tamara offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

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

What is the process to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English