Tamara Payne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New Jersey therapists accepting new clients
Meghan Quinlan-IlichLPC · 5 years experienceParenting issues · Intimacy-related issues · Compassion fatigueWork with Meghan
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About Tamara
Hello, and welcome! I’m Tamara Payne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, divorce, fertility-related issues, chronic medical conditions, addiction, anger management difficulties, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals navigating a variety of personal and family challenges.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and work alongside you to create meaningful and lasting change.
My approach is warm, authentic, interactive, and direct. I don’t believe therapy should consist of someone simply listening and taking notes. I actively engage in our conversations by asking thoughtful questions, offering honest feedback, helping you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and working together to find solutions that fit your life.
I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Every person is different, so I tailor treatment to your unique goals, experiences, and strengths.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, struggling with self-esteem, coping with major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. My hope is that our work together helps you gain clarity, build confidence, strengthen your coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling.
I would be honored to be part of your journey.
What Tamara helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
How Tamara works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Tamara is a good listener who is also willing to provide a different and more optimistic viewpoint to my common thinking errors. She is non judgmental and offers realistic but compassionate feedback.”
- “I'm really happy working with Tamara. We've just started the journey and we're getting to know each other right now but I'm already seeing progress and am looking forward to the months to come.”
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