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- ACT methods
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About Tamara
LCSW in New Jersey with 20 years of clinical experience. Tamara Payne works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues. She also addresses career questions, self‑esteem, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.
Tamara uses direct, interactive conversation to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She asks practical questions, offers straightforward feedback, and focuses on coping skills people can use between sessions. She describes her style as active rather than purely listening.
Her background includes long experience with medical and caregiving stress, blended family and fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and fertility and HIV/AIDS related concerns. Tamara has worked with people managing chronic pain, disability, and addiction. Over two decades she has developed an approach that blends problem-focused tools with mindfulness and acceptance strategies.
Clinical methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these methods to address trauma, anxiety, and behavior change in practical ways.
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and practice small actions that align with those values. Online ACT work often focuses on simple exercises and real‑life experiments clients try between sessions to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into workable parts. In remote sessions CBT commonly includes thought records, behavior experiments, and brief skills practice that can be done during or between meetings to reduce anxiety and depression.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for traumatic memories and distressing experiences. When EMDR is part of treatment, the therapist guides paced processing and grounding techniques while tracking reactions and adjusting the pace to the client’s needs.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to try ACT, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness work, or a combination, and revisit the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and support work from a quieter space. The therapist will also recommend pacing and homework that suit a client’s routine rather than assuming a single model fits everyone.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and grief, intimacy and self‑esteem issues, and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is active and direct. She asks practical questions, points out patterns, and helps clients build coping strategies they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of psychotherapy experience working with adults in a range of medical, caregiving, family, and addiction-related situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.