Dr. Michelle Tatum , LCPC, LPCC

Dr. Michelle Tatum is licensed in Florida and New Mexico and brings 15 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, drawing on a practical, client-centered style that prioritizes respect and sensitivity.

Her approach emphasizes compassion and individualized care. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s specific circumstances and goals, meeting clients where they are and adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Dr. Tatum acknowledges that first step as significant. She aims to make the process approachable and collaborative, guiding clients through early decisions and helping them build skills and insight to manage current challenges and work toward meaningful change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skills that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it can be applied to relationship challenges and trauma-related coping.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Tatum works with each person to determine whether CBT or CBT-informed techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for accessibility and scheduling. Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing them to choose the format that fits their life and comfort level. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into a busy routine.