Tamela Stull-Drugan, LMHC, LPC

Tamela Stull-Drugan is a licensed mental health professional in Florida with more than 22 years of experience working in substance abuse and mental health care. She has supported people navigating stress, anxiety, the challenges of maintaining sobriety, relationship difficulties, and the everyday pressures that can affect work and home life. Tamela approaches each person with dignity and respect and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be true to themselves and pursue changes that feel safe and sustainable.

Her work is tailored to the unique needs of each individual; she shapes conversation and treatment plans to fit specific goals and circumstances rather than applying a single formula. To guide that process she draws on a range of clinical approaches including client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own perspective, cognitive behavioral techniques that address thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and solution-focused strategies to identify practical steps forward. Tamela holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting her formal training and state licensure. She is committed to supporting people through courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and to helping them continue their journey toward greater well-being.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Tamela Stull-Drugan uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s experience guides the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help with issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to build present-moment awareness and emotion regulation skills, which can be helpful for stress management and coping with difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tamela works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often combine techniques so care is practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow people to receive support from different locations, and enable therapists to adapt communication style and pace to what works best for each individual.