Tamara Spears

Tamara Spears is a licensed social worker with 25 years in human services and clinical work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and problems with sleep or eating. Her tone is warm and straightforward and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She began in social services and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background shaped a direct, people-first approach rather than relying on labels. Tamara describes her counseling style as person-centered, interactive, and respectful. She uses conversation to understand what matters most to each person and then builds a plan from there.

Tamara draws on several approaches to meet real-life needs. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is central, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also incorporates Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships and support the person in the room.

Sessions are guided by the client’s goals, with practical tools, supportive coaching, and motivational techniques when helpful. Tamara aims to guide, encourage, and hold people accountable as they try new ways of coping and relating.

Her practice is based in Michigan. Conversations are focused, humane, and aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches to online therapy and how they help

Tamara uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process and reduce the impact of past trauma through focused, structured work that addresses trauma symptoms and their effects on daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and build actions that align with those values, which can ease avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people develop healthier ways of connecting and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts strategies over time, combining approaches when that best serves the client's progress.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend from home or between commitments. Online work can focus on the same goals as in-person care, with tools and exercises adapted for video or phone conversations.