Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses a practical, problem-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor with LCPC and LPCC credentials and brings 18 years of experience to sessions. Her style is straightforward and respectful, with attention to each person’s needs and goals.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change reactions that worsen distress. Sessions often focus on small, concrete steps so people can see progress between meetings. Dr. Tatum aims to tailor conversations and plans to what each person finds realistic and sustainable.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in Nevada and neighboring states, with a range of focus areas beyond mood and anxiety. That includes caregiving stress, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to life transitions such as divorce and aging. She also supports people dealing with trauma, attachment and communication difficulties, and questions around identity and multicultural concerns.

People can expect a calm, practical tone and an emphasis on tools that apply to daily life. She listens for what matters most and helps translate that into manageable steps. Dr. Tatum encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working so plans can be adjusted.

If you are considering therapy for living with health challenges or other stressors, the next step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling will follow based on therapist availability and your preferences.

How CBT translates to online work and daily life

Dr. Tatum primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replace them with more helpful choices. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes because it focuses on practical skills and short-term goals.

She emphasizes learning small, usable tools you can practice between sessions, such as behavior experiments, thought records, and simple routine changes. That hands-on focus makes it easier to track progress and adjust the plan. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together to choose approaches that match needs, goals, and personal preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats when you book since the biography did not list specific options. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes regular check-ins simpler, and reduces travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to follow up quickly after a stressful event or to practice skills in the context of everyday routines. Licensed professionals can help tailor frequency and structure so therapy fits practical demands without promising a specific outcome.