Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Tamara Hale-Howell, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW15122
- NPI
- 1003406042
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Tamara 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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Caregiver support
About Tamara
Tamara Hale-Howell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with eight years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, and major life changes. Her work also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Conversations aim to identify what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and small changes that can ease daily life.
Tamara pays particular attention to issues veterans and people in midlife often bring, and to the emotional strain that comes with long-term health problems. She works with people to sort out guilt, shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-regard after difficult experiences. The plan she creates usually includes coping skills you can practice between sessions.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She will listen, reflect what she hears, and suggest practical strategies to try. Progress is checked regularly so plans can be adjusted if something is not helping.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the licensing and practice norms for Florida LCSWs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled through the site's booking flow.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions fit into care
Tamara works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice automatic thoughts and practice alternative ways of thinking that lead to calmer responses.Another approach she uses targets the effects of trauma by helping people process distressing memories and learn grounding skills. That approach focuses on reducing the intensity of upsetting memories and strengthening coping strategies for day-to-day triggers.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan if certain strategies are not helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, or allow for a brief check-in during a work break. They also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that makes sessions more manageable.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem issues, and life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and related emotional concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a practical way, focusing on goals and skill-building that people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and adjustment concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Does she run sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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