Tamra Zeller , LCMHC

Tamra Zeller is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 21 years of experience who helps people facing relationship stress, trauma, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, addictions, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Tamra works with concerns that touch family life, attachment, and past abuse including domestic violence and sex-offense related situations where appropriate legal programs have been completed.

Her approach is practical and down to earth. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and create new ways of responding. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult emotions while moving toward valued goals. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.

Tamra believes therapy should feel collaborative. She looks for strengths and useful patterns, then builds a plan that reflects the person’s values and daily life. She invites questions and ongoing feedback so the work stays relevant and realistic.

Her background includes long experience addressing domestic violence, sexual offending contexts, and the ripple effects on victims and family members. That work shaped her focus on safety, boundaries, and repairing relationships where possible. Tamra emphasizes careful pacing and respect for each person’s readiness to change.

Outside of work she enjoys organic gardening, cooking, skiing, camping, kayaking, and hiking with her rescue dog, Blue. She aims to help people find more authentic ways of relating to others and themselves.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, sleep, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns and can help people improve trust, communication, and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamra will discuss these methods with clients and together decide what fits a person’s goals and preferences. She adapts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and collaborative.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video gives a face-to-face feel for deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to match session format to current needs and daily life.