Tamela Stull-Drugan, LMHC, LPC

Tamela Stull-Drugan is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and grief. She draws on 22 years of experience to support people facing workplace strain, relationship problems, parenting pressures, and major life changes.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Tamela listens without judgment and tailors conversations to each person's situation. She aims to help people find practical steps they can use between sessions to feel more in control and hopeful.

Tamela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to address symptoms and daily challenges. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing calming skills, and building small habit changes that add up over time.

She has worked in substance abuse and mental health settings for two decades, giving her a broad view of what helps people stay sober and rebuild routines. Her style emphasizes dignity and an honest partnership with whoever reaches out.

People can expect clear goals, a plan that changes as progress is made, and an emphasis on practical tools. Tamela encourages asking questions about the process and deciding together what steps will be most useful for each person's life.

Approaches in online sessions and what to expect

Tamela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in online work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase steady attention, which is useful for emotion regulation and lowering daily stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will talk with the client about current problems, goals, and preferences, then choose or blend methods that fit. This is a team effort, and techniques are adjusted based on what helps most over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier and reduce travel. Video is useful for full conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions work well when less bandwidth is available or camera time is not desired. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check-ins and step-by-step coaching between longer sessions. These options allow therapy to fit into workdays, caregiving routines, or weeks with changing schedules.