Tamar June , MD, LCSW-C

Tamar June is a licensed clinician in Maryland who combines medical and social work perspectives in her practice. She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C, and she focuses on supporting adults with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Tamar also helps people facing LGBT-related issues, addiction, and self-esteem struggles.

Her work centers on practical steps people can take day to day. She listens to each person's values and feelings and helps them match actions to those priorities. Sessions often include setting small goals, building coping strategies, and talking through difficult moments.

Tamar has four years of clinical experience working with adults managing trauma, chronic illness, and substance use concerns. She draws on that background to help people cope with life changes and recurring patterns that cause distress. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and helps clients try different ways of relating and behaving.

People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach. Tamar emphasizes compassion toward oneself and others while working toward clearer choices. She aims to make therapy practical and understandable without jargon.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, eating and body image struggles, ADHD, and anger. Tamar encourages open conversation about values, identity, and what a meaningful life looks like for each person.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking to reduce worry or low mood; these approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and body image concerns. Trauma-informed methods help people manage intense memories and reactions by teaching grounding, pacing, and safety planning skills useful for post-traumatic stress and abuse recovery.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those priorities. Progress is reviewed together and techniques are adjusted when something isn't helping.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video sessions work well for conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or mobility challenges while still working with licensed professionals.