Tamara Spears, LMSW

LMSW with 25 years of experience

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and family
Trauma and ADHD

About Tamara Spears

Tamara Spears, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), brings 25 years of experience working in human services and behavioral health. Her background includes roles in social services as well as both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings, offering a broad foundation for supporting people facing a range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, adult ADHD, anger management, and the impacts of past trauma or emotional abuse.

Her counseling style is warm, person-centered, and interactive. She meets people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids stigmatizing labels. Tamara draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods - including cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and motivational strategies - and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Clients can expect collaborative guidance aimed at motivation, coping skills, and practical steps toward greater well-being. Tamara emphasizes individualized care and works to empower people as they navigate change, offering steady support and encouragement throughout the process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 in human services and therapeutic work.

Is Tamara Spears a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801085567.

In which languages does Tamara Spears provide therapy?

Tamara Spears provides therapy in English.

Where is Tamara Spears located?

She 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 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 Spears

Tamara integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - an approach that can support work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and to address issues rooted in early bonds, which can be useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related issues. In addition, her client-centered approach emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person’s experience, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist provides support and validation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tamara collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide regular support, teach coping skills, and work toward personal goals in ways that align with each client’s lifestyle and communication preferences.

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