At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 010678
- NPI
- 1427627306
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical coping skills
- Client-focused listening
About Tamara
Tamara Mason is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes a respectful, client-focused approach and encourages people to notice their own strengths as part of recovery. Tamara aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and affirms taking the first step as an act of courage.
Her work leans on Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and build momentum for change. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and create a space where people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for addressing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Tamara helps people talk through relationship and communication problems, commitment concerns, and issues tied to body image and avoidant personality tendencies. She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress, and struggles common in young adulthood. Her practice attends to multicultural concerns and the ways identity can shape experience.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Tamara works to make techniques easy to try between sessions. She encourages small, achievable steps and reflects on what is working or needs adjusting. This approach is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
With five years of experience, Tamara brings a calm and direct style. She invites people to explore their values, build coping skills, and strengthen communication. The focus is on collaboration and on plans that fit everyday life.
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How Motivational and Practical Approaches Work Online
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find the energy to change. It uses gentle, guided conversations to strengthen motivation and support small steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, with an emphasis on listening and reflecting so the client feels understood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood because it pairs short exercises with everyday practice. Tamara blends these approaches to match each person's goals and situation, creating a tailored plan together.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, values, and preferences. This means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing and the kinds of sessions that suit everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Avoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsImpulsivityMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and life changes. Additional focuses include panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace issues, body image, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Tamara uses a conversational, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She helps people identify strengths and set small, achievable goals.
What kinds of therapy approaches are used?
The work draws on Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. These are mixed to match the person's goals and needs.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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