- Family conflict
- Life purpose
- CBT and narrative
About Shutondia
Shutondia Tapp is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and those seeking coaching around work or life purpose.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people clarify what matters next. Sessions often address communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and workplace stress. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and issues related to self-harm and self-love.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools to examine thoughts and daily patterns. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used to look at past experiences and how they shape current choices. Motivational Interviewing is employed to build momentum when someone feels stuck.
In sessions she encourages direct talk about goals and barriers. Clients can expect help naming specific steps and practicing different ways of responding to conflict or stress. Coaching skills are used alongside therapy when the focus is on career or leadership concerns.
Shutondia works in English and practices in California. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them clarify feelings and goals. It is useful for conversations about family conflict, self-esteem, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is often used for anger, impulsivity, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing uses brief, focused questions to help someone find their own reasons to change and can help when motivation is low.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as concerns change or new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the day. Therapists often use these sessions to practice new skills, review homework, and work through communication strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coaching around work and life purpose. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, and workplace issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Motivational Interviewing is used to build motivation for change.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on family, trauma, anger, and coaching concerns. That experience includes work with professional coaching and leadership-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and billing work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.