Tamara Thompson, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 28 years in practice

Tamara Thompson greets people with a calm, welcoming presence.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 4804 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Texas: 115055 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1487024063 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About Tamara

Tamara Thompson greets people with a calm, welcoming presence. She aims to make therapy feel straightforward and practical. Tamara listens first, then helps people set small, clear goals they can work toward between sessions.

Tamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, known as an LCSW, with 28 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

In session she creates a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they mean. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities. She often pairs that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Tamara also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness work for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes. Sessions are collaborative - she offers options and helps people choose what feels most useful.

People can expect straightforward talk, concrete coping strategies, and a focus on real-life problems. Tamara’s background includes long experience providing direct services, and she aims to make therapy useful for daily life. She works with English-speaking clients in Louisiana.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Tamara names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online care

Tamara uses client-centered therapy to begin. That means she listens and follows what matters most to the person. Sessions start by identifying priorities and building goals that fit daily life.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are included when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed, helping people respond more calmly to strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tamara discusses options and helps decide what methods match a person’s goals, preferences, and situation. The plan can change as progress is made, and choices are revisited in collaboration.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat or text messaging supports brief updates, quick problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow care to fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What types of concerns does Tamara address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family issues, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her general counseling style?

Tamara uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s goals. She mixes practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match what a person needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 28 years of experience providing direct services and building client-driven care.

Where does she practice and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Louisiana and holds the credential LCSW, with licensing in TX LCSW and LA LCSW noted.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are used for sessions?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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