- Person-centered approach
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness focus
About Tamara
Tamara Mason is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She invites clients to bring their own stories and strengths into each session. She understands that starting therapy can feel hard and acknowledges that first step as an important act of courage.
In sessions she follows a straightforward, person-centered approach that keeps the client's perspective central. She pairs that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address anxious thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to support moment-to-moment coping and readiness for change.
Tamara has five years of professional experience working with concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, self-harm, workplace stress, and young adult issues. She also addresses areas like communication problems, commitment worries, body image, and multicultural concerns. Her work often focuses on helping people regain steadiness and build clearer ways to handle everyday challenges.
Her style is collaborative and direct. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented while still honoring each person's values and pace. She helps people identify small, achievable steps and practices to try between meetings.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Tamara practices in New York and provides therapy in English.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy places your experience at the center and emphasizes listening and shared decision making. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead and builds goals from what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers straightforward strategies to reduce worry and to manage panic-related thoughts and habits in everyday situations.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice the body and mind without getting swept up in them. These skills can help with sudden anxiety, panic symptoms, and ongoing stress by providing tools to calm the moment-to-moment experience.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fit with busy schedules and shorter travel time. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to attend regularly and to practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tamara help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining conversational sessions with practical exercises. She focuses on clients' strengths while helping them try small, manageable changes between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional work experience as a mental health counselor. During that time she has worked with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and depression.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The profile instructions recommend checking available formats when you schedule.
How does cost work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I get started with sessions?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.