Tamara Christman, LPC
Compassionate Virginia LPC guiding life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and intimacy work
- Career and life transitions
About Tamara Christman
Tamara Christman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 22 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, individualized approach to help individuals address both immediate concerns and deeper patterns that affect daily functioning.
Her work covers a broad range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, body image and eating concerns, career transitions, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and dissociation. Tamara draws on evidence-informed strategies to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals.
In sessions she cultivates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore values, strengthen self-understanding, and build practical coping skills. Tamara emphasizes collaboration and resilience building, guiding people to develop clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and tools for managing emotions and life stressors. Her aim is to empower individuals to increase self-acceptance, overcome barriers, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Her work covers a broad range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, body image and eating concerns, career transitions, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and dissociation. Tamara draws on evidence-informed strategies to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals.
In sessions she cultivates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore values, strengthen self-understanding, and build practical coping skills. Tamara emphasizes collaboration and resilience building, guiding people to develop clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and tools for managing emotions and life stressors. Her aim is to empower individuals to increase self-acceptance, overcome barriers, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tamara Christman have?
Tamara Christman has 22 years of experience.
Is Tamara Christman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: VA LPC 0701011638.
In which languages does Tamara Christman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Tamara Christman located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Tamara Christman as my therapist?
You can work with Tamara Christman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tamara Christman work with international clients?
Tamara Christman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tamara Christman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tamara Christman
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships that develop from early bonds; this approach helps people improve intimacy, address abandonment or attachment concerns, and change recurring relationship dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving individuals space to explore their own goals and build self-understanding, which can support growth in self-esteem, coping with grief, and personal development.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tamara works collaboratively with each person to identify what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to tailor care to the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face and verbal connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for people who prefer brief, ongoing support or need more flexible check-ins. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life.