- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Tamara
Tamara Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience working with adults. She sees people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, and a range of family issues including family of origin concerns. Tamara has also supported members of the LGBT community and people facing life transitions or chronic medical challenges.
Tamara uses straightforward, active conversation in sessions. She asks direct questions, offers practical feedback, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. The focus is on developing coping strategies and making changes that fit everyday life rather than lengthy interpretation.
Her work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods. These approaches are used to address anxiety, trauma-related distress, addictive behaviors, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.
Sessions tend to emphasize skill-building and clear goals. Tamara helps people set manageable steps and tracks progress over time. She also attends to practical concerns such as caregiving stress, blended family issues, chronic illness, and fertility or fatherhood questions when they affect daily functioning.
People looking for help with family of origin issues, relationship patterns, or coping with life changes will find a clinician who prefers active, collaborative work. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small, values-based steps toward those goals while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and long-term behavior change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific coping skills and problem-solving strategies.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach to reduce distress associated with troubling memories. It involves focused attention on past experiences alongside guided bilateral stimulation and can be offered when memories or trauma-related symptoms are present.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can adapt ACT, CBT, and EMDR techniques to work over distance while focusing on concrete skills and measurable goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tamara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and family-related issues including family of origin matters.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses active, direct conversation with practical feedback. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting goals, and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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