I graduated Pace University with my Master's Degree as Licensed Mental health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do not believe in a One Size Fits All approach to therapy as each individual has specific treatment needs as each person's experiences and emotional impact from those experiences are unique to that individual. This is why my theoretical approach is Humanistic and Client Centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Adler and Gestalt . I have experience working with individuals struggling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, mood instability, substance use, challenging irrational beliefs, anxiety, history of trauma, and identity development.
I believe in the importance of collaboration so forging a Therapeutic Alliance is important, it allows for trust and deeper therapeutic work to occur which will allow the individual to reach their goals effectively. This allows the individual to see. feel and understand that as a therapist my values and morals are not important, the ONLY thing that is of importance is what is impacting You as an Individual from fulfilling the goals, changes that is important to you. I will help and teach you how to celebrate the milestones as well as the slip ups. We all can learn from a slip up after all it is not how you fall, but how you get back up!! My Goal as a therapist is to help you reach a point of strength, empowerment, self-love, self-forgiveness, love whom you are , develop coping skills, acceptance in a safe and nurturing environment, and never need Me again!
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment ,Self-hate, Adoption and Foster Care , Antisocial Personality , Attachment Issues , Avoidant Personality , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dependent Personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame ,Impulsivity , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Mood Disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Narcissism , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Post-traumatic Stress , Prejudice and Discrimination , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tantenisha James. 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.
Tantenisha has been such a gem and amazing confident and therapist to me during some of my very low times. Her insight and ability to encourage my self reflection and growth is refreshing and reassuring. I really appreciate her being there for me even if I’m busy. Love her
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tantenisha is amazing! She is so sweet and supportive, yet real with you. She’s helped me learn so much about myself
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life c
I feel Tantenisha understands me and supports me. She listens carefully to what I say and how I say it and shows me that I hold the answer to most of my questions, insecurities and problems. She is the guidance I’ve been looking for. I am so grateful I am able to go on this journey with her.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She is awesome!!! Exactly what I’ve always needed in a therapist!!
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Very insightful and informative. She truly has made a wonderful difference to my life. I appreciate all she has done to help me .
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
She is a wonderful, kind, caring, and down to earth person with great therapeutic insight and is so easy to just talk to and connect with which can really help anybody out
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've never felt happier. Tanenisha helped me out alot to figure out my issues and how to correct them. These past couple of months have the worst but with her help I got through my darkest moments.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Tantenisha is the best counselor/ therapist I’ve ever had. She cuts through the BS and gets right to the heart of the matter. And her insight continually amazes me. Be prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and really put the work in <3
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ms. James is extremely professional and kind. She really listens and has a wealth of resources to share. She’s always prepared and patient during and in between our sessions.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very professional and has great attention to detail. T is an amazing listener and advisor who is very responsive and tentative !
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I would recommend Tantenisha if you want a psychologist, who is warm-hearted, listens, understands, corrects and advises you in a professional way with help of video’s and exercises to understand the root of your trauma and to work towards healing and accepting.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
It is a tall order to help someone feel better in whatever way "better" is for the individual, even taller when you're someone who is expected to do so by others. I've long since shed my shyness around telling a therapist my deepest thoughts, though I always remain a little apprehensive that the way I communicate presents as long-winded and resistant, and it's a calming feeling to know that there's someone who understands--or at least doesn't judge--the fact that I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just trying to feel better.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
She's a wonderful therapist who actually listens, checks in, and does everything she can to help your healing process. She's the best!
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is a great therapist. She holds you accountable and listens to your needs. She is attentive and responds quickly. She also takes feedback well.
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Tantensiha brought a sense of calm into my life at a time where I really felt uneasy and unable to manage. Her style of conversation was so comforting and really helped me get easy with therapy- something I had never formally done before. I hope to come back to have more sessions in some months when I can afford it as I know that there is so much more good that she would be able to do. Thank you *so* much for helping me find my feet again- I’m only sorry I have to stop for the time being.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
T has been an amazing help during my time on BetterHelp. She understood what my primary concerns were, checked in with me consistently and provided worksheets and homework for me. She has helped me with my concerns and I feel like I have the resources and confidence to be brighter and better each day. I can't thank T enough for everything.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
Tantenisha is the best therapist you can have .I felt so comfortable to open up to her ,she helped me so much to grow.The skills I learnt from her had helped me immensely to be the best version of myself .She is a beautiful soul
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
T gets it. She knows how to lovingly address hard issues with you. I could not speak more highly of her. I’m only a couple months in, and she has already helped me become aware of so much, and it has been LIFE CHANGING.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
T is incredible. I have never had a therapist who is so active in communicating with me and insightful. She is constantly pointing out to me what is just beneith the surface and validating my experience. I have had more growth with her in a couple weeks than i had with some therapists over months.
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, anger management, and adhd
Tantenisha listens without judgement, provides sound advice and teaches you the tools you need to help better yourself. I am extremely grateful for her as a human being and her genuine empathy and good heart, without all the nonsense!
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I love Tantenisha,and how kind she is when it comes to responding,she always checks in with me.She taught me a lot of skills to manage my mental health.Each time I talk to her it feels like I am talking to a best friend. She is very open minded as well.She is literally the best therapist I've met in my life
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love working with Tantenisha! She’s very animated and funny while being very knowledgeable and serious. Talking to her is like talking to that fun auntie you can trust. Highly recommend her!
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tantenisha is helping me to use new tools, knows exactly what I need, listens and understands my point of view. She is always available and responds quickly. I love that she checks in with me at the beginning of the week.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Absolutely enjoyed speaking with her. A real gem of a person. Completely genuine.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She was really easy to talk to and very caring! Never opened up as much with any other therapist before.
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I would like to thank you T, very helpful person, she helped me to stay better and she did it. I'm feel good now thank to her, we was a good team, I recommend her.
Everyone deserve to stay good, and with people like T, you can do it.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
She is amazing!
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
T is amazing. She is mature and based on her expertise and life experience she is able to respond and read what is between the lines. It's enormously helpful to have someone like her especially when it is difficult to ascertain feelings or to fully articulate a situation.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
So far after 2 sessions I have been made to feel comfortable and am confident that T will be able to help me over time.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Working with Tantenisha is like having an aunt that really understands me to the core. It was so beautiful how much I felt held and safe in her presence and in her support.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tantenisha has been really great to talk with! I feel like she really understands and sees me. She is able to see my perspective and helps me to improve my communication and understanding of different aspects of the situations I struggle with.
Tantenisha creates a comfortable atmosphere where it’s easy to let go and be able to work yourself without fear of judgement.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
T is professional but approachable. I appreciate that she quickly grasps the lay of the land and the heart of the matter. She meets you where you are and tailors her expertise to what you need.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
She has been really great and I feel comfortable talking to her
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Tantenisha, or T. as she requested to be called, is a super fun person to work with. Her approach and response to listening lifts the weight of my stressor and helps me refrained how I navigate difficult situations. I feel so validated by T., and I have a lot of fun in our sessions which is SO necessary for me
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tantenisha is a knowledgeable and supportive therapist. It is good to have her.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
An open, positive and supportive therapist. Sees from multiple perspectives and always quick to respond and work through things. Highly recommend
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She just been the best therapist I have every had. She was able to pick up on things I didn't even communicate with her. She has helped find coping skills to help me get through my life and has challenged me. I have already recommended her to other family and friends.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Tantenisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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