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Shutondia Tapp

Shutondia Tapp

LMFT

California

Supportive therapist and coach

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 149014
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Practical goal setting
    • Empowering guidance
    • Trauma informed focus

    About Shutondia

    Shutondia Tapp is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She also offers coaching to support life direction and work-related challenges.

    Shutondia creates an open atmosphere where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. She emphasizes support and empowerment while people decide what change looks like for them.

    Her background includes work with people navigating attachment and abandonment wounds, communication struggles, and the effects of domestic violence. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, and self-harm in a straightforward way. This experience informs how she shapes goals and plans with each person.

    Shutondia uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.

    Her style is practical and encouraging. She helps clients set clear goals, try small steps, and review progress together. People who want a direct, compassionate partner while they work through difficult issues may find her approach helpful.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Shutondia uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and to build commitment in manageable steps. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation and sets the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.

    Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can be helpful for continuing work between in-person meetings or when coordinating around work and family demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Shutondia commonly help with?

    She works with people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and life or executive coaching needs.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focused on clear goals, practical steps, and encouraging collaboration during sessions.

    What kind of professional background does she have?

    Shutondia has 15 years of professional experience working with issues such as attachment, communication problems, workplace challenges, and trauma.

    What credential does Shutondia hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.

    Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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