- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose focus
About Tama
Tama Stears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and family-related issues. She also works with people dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, workplace struggles, and questions about life purpose.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations aim to increase self-understanding and build steady coping skills. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, practice clearer communication, and try small changes between sessions.
Tama draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each plan. She and the client look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior to identify patterns that get in the way. The work often includes skill practice for mood and stress management, and steps to rebuild self-esteem.
When relationship concerns come up, she helps people name communication habits and rehearse different ways to express needs. For workplace stress she focuses on boundary setting, problem solving, and managing burnout signs. For questions about life purpose the emphasis is on clarifying values and manageable next steps.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress over time. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether this practical, skills-focused approach fits what they need now.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are cognitive-focused work and behavioral skill practice. Cognitive-focused work looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and helps people test and rethink beliefs that fuel anxiety or low mood. Behavioral skill practice focuses on concrete actions - activity planning, stress coping steps, and communication rehearsals - to change day-to-day functioning.Another frequent component is values clarification and goal-setting. This helps when someone is unsure about life purpose or what matters next. It breaks larger questions into small experiments so progress can be measured over weeks rather than being left vague.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting techniques if something isn’t helping.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for them. It can also let people practice communication and coping skills in everyday contexts without a big change to their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and workplace problems. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, mood disorders, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, aiming to increase self-understanding and identify small, manageable steps. She helps clarify values and tests actions that align with what matters to the person.
What is her experience background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and workplace concerns. That experience informs her practical, goal-oriented work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Louisiana.
Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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