Dr. Tamara Woods

Calm, collaborative care for life transitions

LCSW, CSW North Carolina

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Tamara

Dr. Tamara Woods brings 14 years as a licensed clinical social worker and more than two decades of experience working with families to her practice.

Background and approach

She prioritizes client fit and creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where adults, couples, and families can explore concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, addictions, and career changes. Her approach centers on collaboration, meeting clients where they are, and tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and life context.

Dr. Woods integrates several evidence-informed methods into her work, including cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, solution-focused strategies to highlight practical steps forward, and client-centered principles that emphasize empathy and respect for each client’s perspective.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and Attachment-Based Therapy when relational patterns are a central concern. Licensed in North Carolina, she offers sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and supports English-speaking clients who are located in the United States.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Woods commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by providing concrete tools and practice exercises. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and how early relational experiences shape present-day interactions, which can help with intimacy, family dynamics, and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and she collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they assess goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so treatment feels practical and relevant to each client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and use different communication styles for skill practice, check-ins, or longer therapy sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Woods address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, career challenges, parenting issues, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical problem solving with empathy. She uses techniques that help clients identify patterns and take actionable steps toward their goals.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Woods has 14 years as a licensed clinical social worker and over 20 years of experience working with families, which informs her relational and practical approach to care.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina with NC LCSW C005771 and GA LCSW CSW004869.

Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I follow to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Georgia, North Carolina

Languages

English