- CBT informed
- Sleep and rest focus
- 18 years experience
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Tatum is a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience. She uses straightforward, talk-based care to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship strain. She treats each person with respect and aims to make sessions practical and focused on real change.
In sessions she shapes the conversation to match what each person needs. She listens for patterns that make life harder - like worry, trouble sleeping, or difficulty managing emotions - and helps clients try concrete steps to feel better. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, one of her core approaches, often guides how she frames problems and plans change.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people through grief, trauma and addiction concerns. She also helps with parenting challenges, career stress, and issues tied to identity, including LGBT matters. Dr. Tatum has worked with a wide range of life transitions and chronic stressors over nearly two decades in practice.
Appointments are handled through the site process and she asks people to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling. She prefers to meet each person where they are and build goals together, rather than pushing a fixed plan. That flexibility is intended to keep therapy useful and manageable alongside daily life.
People seeking help for sleep and rest can discuss their specific symptoms and daily habits during intake. From there she and the client shape an approach that fits goals, routines, and any other supports the person may have.
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy translates to online care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by breaking big issues into smaller, manageable steps and practicing different ways of thinking and acting.In sessions the therapist uses straightforward conversation to map patterns that affect mood and rest. That might include tracking sleep habits, trying short behavioral experiments, or rehearsing coping skills for worry. Each step is practical and tied to the client’s daily routine so progress can be measured between meetings.
Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to choose approaches and targets that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. That collaborative process includes adjusting plans when something isn’t working and focusing on what the client needs now.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so the logistics match your life. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family tasks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the initial questionnaire and appointment scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New Mexico, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and rest problems, relationship strain, trauma and addiction concerns. Additional focuses include parenting, career stress, grief, and identity-related matters.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The therapist listens for clear patterns and suggests concrete steps to try between meetings.
What is Dr. Tatum's background?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with people facing long-term stressors, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Nevada.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which meeting formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.