Tamara Spears, LMSW
Person-centered therapist focusing on growth
- Warm interactive counseling
- Trauma and ADHD experience
- Solution-focused plans
About Tamara Spears
Tamara Spears is a seasoned practitioner in human services with a 20-year background spanning social services and both inpatient and outpatient therapy. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting difficulties, career obstacles, OCD, and adult ADHD, and she has helped many who continue to cope with anger or the effects of past trauma and emotional abuse.
Her counseling style is warm, person-centered, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to create a therapeutic space that honors each individual's experience. Tamara integrates a range of methods including solution-focused and supportive strategies alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral skills, humanistic and psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client.
Tamara practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and approaches change as a collaborative process, offering guidance, encouragement, and motivation as people take steps toward greater well-being. She works to align goals and interventions so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Her counseling style is warm, person-centered, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to create a therapeutic space that honors each individual's experience. Tamara integrates a range of methods including solution-focused and supportive strategies alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral skills, humanistic and psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client.
Tamara practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and approaches change as a collaborative process, offering guidance, encouragement, and motivation as people take steps toward greater well-being. She works to align goals and interventions so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tamara Spears have?
Tamara Spears has 25 years of experience.
Is Tamara Spears a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential (Licensed Master Social Worker). License details: MI LMSW 6801085567.
In which languages does Tamara Spears provide therapy?
Tamara Spears provides therapy in English.
Where is Tamara Spears located?
Tamara Spears is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Tamara Spears as my therapist?
You can work with Tamara Spears through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tamara Spears work with international clients?
Tamara Spears does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tamara Spears 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.
Approaches That Guide Tamara's Online Support
Tamara draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the pace of work - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and life changes by prioritizing the individual's goals and values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while clarifying what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with persistent emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often helping with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and everyday coping challenges.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tamara collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to continue care through life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent support, adapt session styles to what works best for the client, and help maintain momentum between appointments.