Tamra Zeller, LCMHC

Tamra Zeller is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, parenting stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem. She works with clients on practical steps to feel less stuck and more effective in everyday life. Tamra also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and concerns related to family dynamics and blended households.

Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and beliefs affect feelings and actions. She also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and move toward those values. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work guide conversations about connection and closeness.

Tamra has 21 years of clinical experience and has spent a large portion of her career working with sex offenders, their families, victims, and domestic violence issues. She is familiar with cycles of emotional abuse and with related family-of-origin and abandonment concerns. She notes that sex offender work requires completion of legally recognized programs before specialized therapy is appropriate.

Sessions start by identifying strengths and realistic goals. Tamra emphasizes building trust and mutual respect, and she invites questions to see if the fit feels right. Outside of work she gardens, cooks, and spends time outdoors skiing, hiking, camping, and kayaking with her rescue dog, Blue.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take steps toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and distance in relationships and helps people change how they connect with others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Tamra will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as issues and needs become clearer. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's comfort.

If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Many people find these practical benefits help them stay consistent with the work.