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Tamekia "Mika" Flanngan, LCSW

Compassionate support for life transitions

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About Tamekia

Tamekia "Mika" Flanngan helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience in California. Mika focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.

Mika listens with respect and sensitivity. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on what matters most in daily life, like handling work pressure, social anxiety, or feelings of isolation.

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How Tamekia works

Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver strain, and the effects of chronic pain or illness. Mika also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, or a search for life purpose during midlife shifts. Sessions explore communication patterns and control issues that get in the way of relationships and work.

She helps people practice clearer ways to speak up, set boundaries, and rebuild self-love and confidence. Mika approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She outlines options, listens to feedback, and adjusts the plan as progress happens.

The goal is to leave people with tools they can use between sessions to cope and grow.

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What Tamekia works with

The areas below are the ones Tamekia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW
Years in practice 5
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country California

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Online support options

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Options

Many people benefit from approaches that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common option helps people identify stressful thoughts and behaviors, then practices new responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach often includes short exercises to try between sessions and works well for worry, panic, and low mood.

Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and abandonment concerns. It looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and teaches ways to build safer, more reliable connections. This can help with isolation, social anxiety, and struggles trusting others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mika collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. She will explain options, ask about preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when depth is helpful. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text-based messaging supports regular, brief contact between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside busy lives.

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Common questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Mika supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like attachment worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and sensitive, with a practical focus. Mika works with each person to set clear, manageable steps they can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a California LCSW and has five years of professional experience helping people with emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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