Tameka McFarland
LMFT supporting couples, families, and adult relationship concerns
Start with Tameka McFarlandLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Tameka McFarland, LMFT, blends graduate training and clinical licensure with a background in human development to support adults working through relational and personal challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC Greensboro in 2004 and a Master of Science from Capella University in 2017. She is a certified proficient life coach and has held licensure since December 2017, bringing seven years of post-licensure practice to her work in North Carolina.
Tameka treats individuals and couples across a range of relationship stages, including dating, premarital, married, and those considering separation. She also sees families with parenting concerns and adults 18 and older of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. While her ideal caseload centers on couples and families, she regularly works with individual adults on issues affecting intimacy and family functioning.
Her clinical approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-informed work, and mindfulness practices. She also incorporates Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Structural Family therapy methods. In addition, she offers cranial electrotherapy as one of the modalities used with clients presenting with anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, or chronic pain.
Tameka treats individuals and couples across a range of relationship stages, including dating, premarital, married, and those considering separation. She also sees families with parenting concerns and adults 18 and older of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. While her ideal caseload centers on couples and families, she regularly works with individual adults on issues affecting intimacy and family functioning.
Her clinical approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-informed work, and mindfulness practices. She also incorporates Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Structural Family therapy methods. In addition, she offers cranial electrotherapy as one of the modalities used with clients presenting with anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, or chronic pain.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LMFT 8219, NC LMFT 2185
- NPI Number: 1013422500
- License: LMFT (North Carolina), LMFT (Virginia), LMFT (South Carolina)
Remote therapy options and collaborative methods
Tameka offers remote sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maintain regular contact and address interpersonal concerns. In remote work she uses a collaborative stance, partnering with people to identify goals, clarify patterns that affect relationships, and select interventions drawn from her training. Communication methods are chosen based on what fits the client and the work ahead.
She commonly draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore interactional cycles between partners, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-informed techniques are used to connect actions with personal values and to develop present-moment awareness. Attachment-informed approaches are available when the focus centers on relational bonds and attachment histories.
The online format is intended to support couples, families, and individual adults ages 18 and up who want to work on intimacy, parenting, stress, or mood concerns. Tameka adapts the mix of EFT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness tools to fit each person or relationship and the communication channel selected.
What is Tameka McFarland's clinical background?
Tameka holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC Greensboro (2004) and a Master of Science from Capella University (2017). She is also a certified proficient life coach and has been licensed since December 2017.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She is an LMFT and holds licensure as SC LMFT 8219 and NC LMFT 2185.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
Tameka practices in North Carolina.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can connect with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.