Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC

Dr. Michelle Tatum uses practical, focused methods to help people address everyday problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, guiding clients to notice patterns of thought and behavior and try small changes that add up. She speaks plainly and works to make sessions feel straightforward and useful.

Dr. Michelle Tatum has 18 years of clinical experience and is licensed as an LCPC and an LPCC. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship struggles. She also helps with sleep problems, parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, grief, and career questions.

Her approach begins with clear goals. She adapts conversations and exercises to match each person's needs and daily life. That means setting small steps to practice between sessions and checking what helps in real situations.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, practical tools, and a focus on concrete changes that reduce distress and improve functioning. Sessions aim to feel relevant to what someone is juggling right now.

Dr. Tatum provides care from Nevada and communicates in English. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping work focused and goal-oriented. For people who want a direct, skills-based approach, she offers a clear path from problem identification to usable strategies.

Using CBT and online formats to make change

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms. Sessions commonly include short exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings.

The therapist emphasizes a straightforward, goal-oriented approach. She collaborates with clients to choose techniques that fit their needs and daily routines, adjusting methods as progress is tracked. Deciding which approach to use is a team effort based on your goals and what feels practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter exchanges, brief homework review, or when a written format helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to access consistent care and to practice skills in real-life settings.