Tamika Stewart, LPC

Tamika Stewart is a licensed professional counselor with deep roots in community-focused work and two decades of experience in mental health. Originally from Indiana, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education from Indiana University Bloomington and spent early career years supporting at-risk youth through a weed and seed program that offered prevention and intervention resources.

She relocated to Georgia in 2000 and completed a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Argosy University Atlanta in 2004. The MA is a graduate degree in counseling that prepared her for clinical work, and she practices as an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - providing therapeutic services in the metro Atlanta area. Over approximately 21 years in human services and 20 years specifically in mental health, she has designed and implemented community-based programs serving adolescents and adults with substance use concerns, mental health diagnoses, and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.

A long-time mental health advocate, she supports suicide prevention, intervention, and education. Her approach centers on offering families services close to home to promote stability and sustainable change. She cultivates a supportive space that encourages growth, acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help, and aims to empower individuals and families as they move toward a happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tamika Stewart uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her work in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals and self-discovery - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating grief, and improving relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building - it is often used for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns linked to addictions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Tamika works together with each person to determine which method or combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect from home or work, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not convenient. Licensed professionals like Tamika can effectively apply these approaches in remote formats to support clients across a range of concerns.