Therapist profile
Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC
Nevada
Dr. Michelle Tatum LCPC LPCC - CBT for anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPCC
- LicenseLPCC, New Mexico / CCMH0185821; LCPC, Nevada / CP5581-R
- NPI1952695611
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNevada
About
- CBT techniques
- Anger management
- Stress reduction
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 18 years of clinical experience in Nevada. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, sleep problems, addiction concerns, and career stress.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often focus on clear steps and small experiments to try between meetings.
Michelle draws on nearly two decades of work with a wide range of concerns. That background includes grief, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to aging, caregiving, and cancer. She also addresses multicultural and veteran-related matters when relevant.
In sessions she talks through concrete strategies for managing anger, frustration at work, and snapping at people close to you. She helps identify triggers, develop coping tools, and practice different responses through role play and behavioral homework.
People coming for help can expect straightforward conversations about current problems and goals. The focus is on practical change rather than abstract theory. If you want to work on reducing reactive responses, improving communication, or managing stress, she offers a steady, skills-based approach.
How sessions work
How CBT and online work together
CBT is a hands-on approach that helps people identify thought patterns that fuel anger and stress. It uses short, focused exercises and behavioral experiments to test new ways of reacting. That makes it well suited to online work because assignments and check-ins can be tracked between sessions.She also applies practical problem-solving techniques to break large issues into manageable steps. For problems like sleep disruption, grief, or workplace frustration, this looks like setting small goals and reviewing progress week to week. The aim is learning what works in everyday life rather than discussing only ideas in session.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That may mean trying CBT tools first and adapting plans as needed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits better into a workday. For practical matters like quieter surroundings or limiting video, discuss options directly when you schedule so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related concerns such as parenting, sleep, and addictions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on practical steps, thought patterns, and behavior changes to address problems like anger and anxiety.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Nevada.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.