Angela Tamayo
Affirming support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Angela Tamayo, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW is a licensed therapist in Tennessee who supports adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and major transitions. She brings an affirming, culturally responsive perspective to therapy, with particular understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences and multicultural concerns, and she aims to create a compassionate space where clients can explore what they are carrying and what they want to change.
Her work is grounded in a collaborative style that centers each person’s individual story. Angela helps clients navigate social anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, identity exploration, and personal growth concerns while drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build practical coping skills and strengthen resilience over time.
Angela is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with more diverse communities and support clients in the language that feels most natural. She approaches therapy with empathy and respect, walking alongside clients as they work toward healing, self-understanding, and steadier emotional well-being.
Her work is grounded in a collaborative style that centers each person’s individual story. Angela helps clients navigate social anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, identity exploration, and personal growth concerns while drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build practical coping skills and strengthen resilience over time.
Angela is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with more diverse communities and support clients in the language that feels most natural. She approaches therapy with empathy and respect, walking alongside clients as they work toward healing, self-understanding, and steadier emotional well-being.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 30828, TN LCSW 9651
- NPI Number: 1144094350
- License: LCSW (Tennessee), LCSW-C (Maryland)
Evidence-Based Care, Made Accessible Online
Angela Tamayo integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients move through anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and life transitions with more steadiness and self-understanding. In sessions, she may focus on skills-building strategies that support emotional regulation and day-to-day coping, which can be especially helpful when stress feels constant or overwhelming.She also brings an affirming, culturally responsive lens to therapy, offering space to explore identity, relationships, and multicultural concerns in a way that respects each client’s lived experience. For clients working through trauma and abuse or painful life changes, this supportive approach can help clarify patterns, strengthen resilience, and make room for meaningful growth at a pace that feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angela works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the work together over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable in the moment.
How much experience does Angela Tamayo have?
Angela Tamayo has 5 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Angela Tamayo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Angela Tamayo holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. License details include MD LCSW-C 30828 and TN LCSW 9651.
In which languages does Angela Tamayo provide therapy?
Angela Tamayo provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Angela Tamayo located?
Angela Tamayo is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Angela Tamayo as my therapist?
You can work with Angela Tamayo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Angela Tamayo work with international clients?
No. Angela Tamayo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angela Tamayo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.