Tamela Stull-Drugan

Tamela Stull-Drugan is a licensed clinician with more than 22 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also supports concerns like relationship problems, parenting stress, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit each person’s life. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, reachable goals.

Tamela uses tools drawn from mindfulness, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies. She adapts conversations and plans to what the person needs right now. That can mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing calm and focus.

Her background includes long-term work in substance abuse and mental health settings. This gives her experience with the ups and downs of recovery and mood-related concerns. She brings that experience into each session while keeping the work tailored to the individual.

Tamela holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a simple matching questionnaire helps guide the first appointment and plan of care.

How mindfulness and practical therapy work online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. It often uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and cravings.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and experiences. The therapist listens deeply and reflects back what she hears to help the person find their own solutions and direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods together with the client and choose what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between meetings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when life gets hectic, while others use regular weekly sessions to build skills and track progress. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindful practices, and CBT-style tools to work in remote sessions to match each client's routine and goals.