Tamekia Powell, MD, LCPC, LCMHC

Tamekia Powell approaches each person as an individual with a distinct combination of needs and life circumstances. She tailors therapeutic methods to fit those unique factors rather than applying a single model to everyone. Treatment and goals are developed collaboratively, drawing on the information clients share and an assessment of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, economic, and career influences. Continued client input guides which concerns are prioritized during sessions, and she emphasizes that open, honest communication between therapist and client is essential to progress.

Tamekia brings formal clinical training and licensure to her work. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and is licensed as an LCPC and an LCMHC, which are professional counseling credentials that reflect advanced training and state approval to provide mental health services. Her practice focuses on building partnerships with clients to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions. She aims to create a responsive, goal-oriented plan that respects each client’s context and priorities while using evidenced approaches suited to the client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tamekia Powell uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client’s perspective and goals shape the work. This approach focuses on understanding each person’s experience and supporting their own problem-solving and growth, which can be helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping skills training.

Tamekia incorporates trauma-focused methods when needed to address the effects of trauma and abuse, working carefully to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning while respecting each client’s pace.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That partnership guides treatment planning and adjustments over time.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care from different locations within the allowed service area, and support different communication preferences so clients can engage in the way that fits them best.