Hello, welcome to BetterHelp! I’m a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 20 years of experience in mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief & loss, anger & stress management, lgbtq individuals, individuals with special needs, addictions, chronic medical issues, parenting problems, fertility, divorce, and couple relationship issues. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental and comfortable environment so that we can work together and get to the root of what is bothering you.
I would describe my approach as collaborative, strengths based, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Both modalities are hands-on, practical approaches to problem-solving. CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns and or behaviors. The goals are to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind difficult situations, and so change the way they feel. This helps people identify faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and learn better ways of coping with life's full variety of stressors.
I understand that seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make, and I want to commend you for wanting to create a better life for yourself. I would love to support you and be part of your journey towards the goal of a life filled with peace and tranquility.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05312400
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tamara Payne. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tamara is a good listener who is also willing to provide a different and more optimistic viewpoint to my common thinking errors. She is non judgmental and offers realistic but compassionate feedback.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I'm really happy working with Tamara. We've just started the journey and we're getting to know each other right now but I'm already seeing progress and am looking forward to the months to come.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management