Tamara Coleman, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 3 years in practice

Tamara Coleman is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904012108 · expires June 2026
LCSW, Mississippi: C-10044 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1487254371 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Tamara

Tamara Coleman is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions. She speaks English and welcomes conversations about career concerns, ADHD, trauma, and LGBT issues in a straightforward way. She keeps sessions simple and direct.

Tamara aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be shared without judgment. She treats the first steps toward change as brave acts and offers steady support through them.

Background and approach

In sessions she draws on approaches that focus on the person in front of her. That can mean working together to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing skills to manage intense emotions, or centering conversations on what matters most to the client. The work is practical and tailored to daily life challenges.

Tamara has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. Her background includes helping people cope after trauma, manage mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, and navigate parenting or postpartum stress when it arises. People who come to her often want help making clearer choices, improving relationships, or finding steadier emotional ground.

Tamara uses a collaborative style that matches methods to what each person needs in the moment. She supports young adults, professionals, veterans issues, and others listed among her focus areas through focused, goal-oriented sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tamara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Intellectual disability
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Young adult issues

Approaches Tamara names

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Online support

Approaches and Online Options for Everyday Challenges

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can talk through what matters most; it helps with self-esteem, life choices, and feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and support daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, handling conflict, and reducing impulsive reactions, which can be useful for anger, mood instability, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tamara will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needs change. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit the client's life rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy can make regular work simpler and more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a deeper exchange is helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in quickly or continue progress between longer sessions. These options help people maintain consistency and carry skills into daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tamara help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes, plus several additional focus areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions focus on open conversation, emotion regulation skills, and changing unhelpful thinking to help with everyday problems.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience and has worked with people managing mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia and holds MS and VA LCSW credential details as provided.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can occur through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

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