Tamara Christman - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

22 years experience

About Tamara Christman

As a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person’s unique journey. I specialize in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, career transitions, and personal growth.

My therapeutic work focuses on addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, life purpose exploration, communication challenges, and healing from past traumas. I’m particularly passionate about supporting individuals through significant life changes, body image concerns, and personal development.

I create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their innermost struggles, develop stronger self-understanding, and build resilience. Whether you’re dealing with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-acceptance, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

My goal is to empower you to cultivate self-love, overcome barriers, and create meaningful, positive changes in your life. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to help you develop effective coping strategies and move towards greater emotional well-being.

Licenses

LPC

0701011638

LCPC

LC17293

Professional experience

Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

7 Reviews

“she is the best therapist i’ve ever had, and has helped me grow so much”

“Tamara has been a huge blessing in my life. Very much appreciate her principles and practice”

“Tamara is such a kind soul who listens to not just what you are saying but what you are not saying. It’s like she knows what I’m feeling before I even say it and already has a plan to help me through it. When I say my time with her has been life changing, I totally mean it.”

“She makes me feel safe.”

“Tamara has been great in the short time working with her. Very responsive, compassionate and honest. Provides lots of great tools to help with daily stressors and follows up to see how things are going. I’ve recommended her and this platform to several people I know.”

“She is really good at what she does. Me and my husband like her. We talk to her one on one and we will talk to her together. She responds within a few minutes or 2 hours depending on how busy she may be but she always respond in the same day. I would would highly recommend her”

“Tamara has been a huge help coaching me through difficult social situations at my job, and we've just started therapy recently. I am recognizing a significant difference in my life from starting counciling. Ready to venture forth with the right support.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.