Dr. Michelle Tatum, LCPC, LPCC
Licensed in New Mexico · 18 years in practice
Dr. Michelle Tatum uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people navigate hard times.
License and registration
- LPCC, New Mexico
- CCMH0185821 · expires September 2026
- LCPC, Nevada
- CP5581-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1952695611 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
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About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Tatum uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people navigate hard times. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience, and she works from Nevada.
Her style is straightforward and respectful, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress tied to life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear skills that can be used between meetings. Dr. Tatum also addresses relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to parenting, career, addiction, or identity.
She helps people talk through feelings like guilt, shame, anger, or isolation and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Work is tailored to each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical work across multiple settings, giving her experience with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiving stress, and multicultural issues.
She blends practical tools with attention to how life context shapes emotional health. People who choose her can expect clear explanations, focused skill-building, and collaborative problem solving. Dr.
Tatum encourages small, steady steps so progress feels realistic and sustainable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle names
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Online support
Practical CBT and online care that fits your life
Dr. Tatum uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with actions that lead to better mood and functioning. CBT sessions typically include discussing recent situations, testing thoughts, and practicing new coping skills between meetings. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep struggles, and stress related to life changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Tatum will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels realistic, then adapt methods to fit those needs. She aims to match techniques to personal priorities so therapy feels applicable and manageable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work in real time, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing, brief contact between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other obligations while keeping the focus on skill-building and progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods and tends to apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on teachable skills and real-life strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her work with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is listed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with practice based in Nevada.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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