- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Tamara
Tamara Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Tamara also lists support for LGBT people and focuses on topics such as forgiveness and guilt and shame.
Her approach is interactive and direct. She asks questions, notices patterns, and offers straightforward feedback rather than only listening. Sessions emphasize practical coping strategies and clear steps clients can try between meetings.
Tamara uses a mix of evidence-informed methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. These are used to address symptoms, make sense of painful memories, and change unhelpful thinking or behavior.
She aims to collaborate with each person on goals that matter to them. That can include reducing anxious or depressive symptoms, repairing relationship patterns, addressing addiction or compassion fatigue, and working through grief or life transitions. Sessions also cover career stress, coping with chronic illness, and parenting-related strain.
Clients who wish to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for guilt, shame, anxiety, and life changes by encouraging committed steps toward what matters despite difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with self-esteem by teaching practical skills and experiments to test new ways of thinking.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that works with distressing memories and related symptoms. It often involves guided attention techniques alongside recalling memories to reduce intensity and improve coping.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting over time rather than sticking to a single plan from the start.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as current formats are not specified here. Ask about available session formats when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins during a break, or not needing travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how sessions can fit into daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Tamara works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She takes an interactive, direct approach, asking questions and offering feedback while helping people develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and provides services to adults in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.