Therapist profile
Tamela Stull-Drugan, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - stress and addictions
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- Client-Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About Tamela
Tamela Stull-Drugan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health. She practices in Florida and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strains, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also covers self-esteem, workplace issues, mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is causing pressure at home or work. Sessions focus on practical steps, not jargon. People leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings.
Tamela draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person’s goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Mindfulness techniques and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to build small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her background includes long-term work in substance use and mental health settings. That experience shapes a focus on sober living, relapse prevention, and daily coping skills. She aims to help people learn how to live with less stress and more control over choices.
In sessions she talks plainly about what’s going on and what could help. She asks about routines, supports, and practical barriers so plans are realistic. If you want to try a few different strategies, she will work with you to see what fits your life.
How sessions work
How Tamela’s approaches translate to online work
Tamela uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s goals and priorities. That approach means she listens and responds to what matters most to you, helping shape sessions around your concerns rather than a preset agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice different ways of reacting. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and manageable behavior change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work together with you to pick methods that align with your goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let you try mindfulness or CBT exercises during a normal week, so strategies are practiced where you live and work.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
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What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain conversation and practical steps. The work emphasizes skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Tamela has 22 years of professional experience in substance abuse and mental health.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC and an LPC licensed in Florida.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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