Dr. Michelle Tatum

Dr. Michelle Tatum is a licensed clinician who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 18 years of experience. She speaks English and practices from Nevada. Her work centers on clear, structured strategies that people can use between sessions. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, helping clients spot unhelpful thoughts and build different patterns of behavior. Sessions focus on real-life problems like sleep troubles, parenting strain, workplace stress, and managing strong emotions. Dr. Tatum adapts conversation and plans to each person’s needs. She aims to be respectful and compassionate while focusing on practical steps. People come for help with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. Over nearly two decades in clinical roles, she has supported clients facing issues such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and career changes. She also works with people coping with aging, caregiving, blended family adjustments, and multicultural concerns. When someone starts with her, the first sessions often clarify goals and build simple tools to try between meetings. Progress is tracked through small, measurable steps. If you are considering therapy, she encourages filling out the initial questionnaire to match and schedule a first appointment.

How CBT and structured care translate to online therapy

Dr. Tatum commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small steps and gives tools to practice between sessions, which can help with anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood concerns.

Her work emphasizes clear goals and simple strategies. Together with each person she will review what is working and adjust the plan as needed. That means the approach is collaborative: clients and therapist choose techniques, set short-term goals, and track progress over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when time is limited or choose options that don't require being on camera. A licensed professional will discuss which approach and session rhythm best match your needs and goals.