Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Tamara Payne, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05312400
- NPI
- 1275841231
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
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.
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- EMDR for trauma
About Tamara
Tamara Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 20 years of clinical experience. She sees adults for common life pressures such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, and career or life transitions.
She works in a direct, interactive style. Sessions involve practical conversation, clear feedback, and concrete coping strategies. Tamara focuses on helping clients spot patterns that get in the way and try manageable changes that fit everyday life.
Tamara uses several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, EMDR for trauma-related material, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She adapts these methods to the client's goals and pace rather than following a single formula.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work with adults dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, domestic violence, addiction, blended family issues, and fertility or parenting concerns. She also has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and helping with intimacy and family of origin issues.
Sessions emphasize problem solving, skill building, and clearer decision making. Tamara will often combine short-term focused strategies with deeper work when needed. To begin, she asks clients to outline their immediate concerns and practical goals so the first sessions can be useful right away.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Tamara often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking action aligned with those values, which can help with motivation and coping during life transitions.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions over a series of sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tamara collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily routines. She may start with practical skills and add deeper processing or acceptance-oriented work as trust and clarity grow.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. When you arrange sessions, focus on how therapy fits into your schedule. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or health needs, permit shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career changes, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and interactive. Sessions focus on clear feedback, practical coping skills, and identifying patterns that interfere with daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tamara has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults across a range of life and health concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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