Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Samantha Tatum, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 99259
- NPI
- 1447837737
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Samantha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Communication focus
About Samantha
Samantha Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday pressures like stress and anxiety, grief and loss, life changes, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Samantha also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career stress, depression, and compassion fatigue.
She takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels most urgent. Samantha listens to the facts of a situation and helps people identify practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her work draws on client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). That means conversations often focus on current patterns, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with hands-on skills for managing reactions and improving communication.
For someone juggling work, family, or health demands, Samantha aims to make sessions clear and focused. She helps people break down big problems into manageable parts and build small routines that fit daily life. Communication skills and handling stressful interactions are common topics.
People who prefer direct feedback and concrete tools tend to find this approach useful. Samantha explains ideas in plain language and sets achievable steps for change. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and then follow the listed process to schedule a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions can keep that same conversational focus, giving time to name concerns and set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and builds specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often includes exercises and brief homework that fit well into weekly online meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills, teaching short, practical techniques people can use during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and day-to-day life. Together they look at what the client wants to address and try small strategies to see what helps, adjusting as needed in later sessions.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills between work or family commitments and bring real-life examples into conversation without promising a specific format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career issues, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Communication problems are an additional focus area.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools drawn from CBT and DBT. She emphasizes clear conversation, skill practice, and small actionable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people through stress, grief, and life transitions.
What credential and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers