Therapist profile
Tamara Phillips, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and parenting focus
Continue with TamaraAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed methods
- Solution-focused work
About Tamara
Tamara Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with three years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation. Tamara describes her work as practical and person-focused, helping clients name concerns and try manageable steps forward.
She centers sessions on clear goals and straightforward talk. Tamara uses techniques from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes. She also draws on solution-focused strategies to identify what is already working and build on those strengths.
Tamara aims to adapt discussions and plans to each person's situation. That can mean focusing on coping skills one week and on communication tools the next. She emphasizes short, doable actions alongside discussion so clients can try things between sessions.
People contact Tamara about family-related stress, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions such as divorce or loss. She also supports those dealing with postpartum mood problems, caregiving overload, workplace stress, and body image or self-worth issues.
Her background includes work with trauma-focused approaches when past harm affects current life. Tamara accepts clients in English and is available to international clients; she works from Florida and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Tamara Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Tamara often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping a person find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses solution-focused techniques to find practical next steps. That approach zeroes in on what is already helping and on brief, achievable goals. Together, therapist and client decide which approach or combination makes the most sense based on the client’s needs and goals. This is a collaborative process where methods can shift as progress is reviewed.
Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose audio-only or video conversations depending on what feels most manageable. Tamara will work with each person to shape sessions that fit their day-to-day life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She works with adults dealing with family-related stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiving strain.
What style of therapy does she use?
Tamara combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience practicing as an LMFT in Florida.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and conducts work from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamara accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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