- Couples and relationships
- Parenting support
- Stress and anxiety
About Tameka
Tameka McFarland is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps adults work through relationship and family concerns. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and problems that affect intimacy. Tameka also addresses parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns.
She draws on approaches that focus on how relationships and personal stories shape behavior. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns, name difficult feelings, and try small changes that build better communication. Tameka works with individuals and couples who are dating, planning marriage, married, or considering separation. She sees adults ages 18 and up across ethnicities and sexual orientations.
Tameka earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC Greensboro, and a Master of Science from Capella University. She has been licensed since December 2017 and holds an LMFT. Her background includes managing a private practice in North Carolina and experience over seven years in clinical work.
Practical concerns like blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, attachment and abandonment, codependency, and communication problems are common topics in her work. She can also address body image, forgiveness, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on clear steps, honest conversation, and rebuilding connection.
Tameka describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set achievable goals and choose strategies that fit their priorities. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small meaningful actions aligned with what matters most. It suits people dealing with anxiety, stress, and difficult life choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying attachment needs and creating safer emotional connections between partners, which can help with intimacy and relationship repair. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce unhelpful patterns and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand your goals and try methods that fit your situation. That process often includes checking in about what helps and adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow for quicker check-ins, and let people join from a location that works for them. Because specific session formats were not detailed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can use a range of approaches online to address relationships, parenting concerns, stress, and mood issues, while tailoring pacing and tools to match each client's needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Tameka works with relationship and family issues plus related problems like anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, parenting stress, and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses collaborative, practical approaches that focus on communication, attachment patterns, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience and has been licensed since December 2017 as an LMFT in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in North Carolina and holds licensure as an SC LMFT and NC LMFT.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.