Shutondia Tapp, LMFT

Shutondia Tapp is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her work also addresses motivation, self-esteem, and professional coaching needs.

She aims to make sessions a calm space for honest talk. Shutondia listens closely and encourages straightforward conversation about what is most troubling. She helps clients name their goals and take small steps toward change.

Her approach blends practical skills and personal reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolbox for spotting thought patterns and testing new behaviors. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and pace.

Shutondia brings in motivational interviewing to strengthen resolve and identify what matters most. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used when past experiences and relationships shape present feelings. Together these approaches help people clarify their values and make different choices.

She works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication struggles, domestic violence effects, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. Many clients also explore self-harm, forgiveness, self-love, women’s concerns, and workplace stress.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Shutondia supports people ready to take practical steps toward change and greater emotional balance.

How Shutondia Uses Different Approaches Online

Shutondia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening closely to the client’s perspective and moving at their pace to build trust and clarity.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps because it uncovers personal goals and boosts commitment.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and therapist set aims together and review progress as they go.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video lets people read facial cues and practice conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat or text can work for brief reflections, between-session support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats provide flexibility for different schedules and needs.