Tamela Stull-Drugan

Tamela Stull-Drugan is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and the everyday strain of life changes. She brings more than 22 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health to sessions. Her approach is respectful and straightforward, focused on helping people make practical changes that fit their lives.

Tamela uses a mix of conversational and skills-based work. She tailors sessions to each person and builds a treatment plan around their goals. That may include learning coping strategies, practicing new ways to handle stress, or addressing relationship and workplace pressures.

Her style emphasizes dignity and realistic steps. She encourages people to be true to themselves while finding safer ways to make change. Sessions balance listening with concrete tools so progress feels manageable.

Clients can expect a supportive space to talk through addiction recovery, mood concerns, parenting strain, or trouble with communication and commitment. Tamela also helps with self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and adjusting after loss.

With experience in both clinical and substance-abuse settings, she draws on practical methods that have helped others stay sober and improve daily functioning. The focus is on small, steady shifts rather than quick fixes. She invites people to take the first step and works alongside them through the process.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people shape their path forward. This approach works well for anyone seeking more self-direction and acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when life feels overwhelming. Therapists can also use exercises, short skill practices, and reflective talks that transfer well to remote sessions.