- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and DBT elements
About JerRon
JerRon Tatum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. His practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, fatherhood issues, and men's issues.
JerRon uses plain conversation and practical strategies in sessions. He asks clients what matters most and then helps them notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that get in the way. He mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and other skills exercises to help people build different ways of responding.
His style is collaborative. He avoids acting like the sole expert and instead works with clients as partners. Sessions can include skill practice, reflection, and short experiments to test new approaches outside the session.
JerRon also brings experience consulting with medical staff and athletes at minor and major league affiliate teams. That work informs his focus on performance, motivation, and practical coping tools he shares in regular therapy sessions.
When working with guilt or shame he pays attention to how those feelings affect choices and relationships. He helps people name the emotions, track the stories behind them, and try new actions that reduce the hold of those feelings. To begin, he asks straightforward questions and builds a focused plan that reflects each person's goals.
Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients in California should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then choosing actions that reflect personal values. This approach can help when guilt or shame make people avoid valued parts of life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce repetitive blame and change behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be useful when shame or anxiety become overwhelming.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try methods that match your goals, and adjust based on what helps in practice. You and the therapist work together to find the best mix of skills, reflection, and experiments.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online formats before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten check-in time when needed, and allow for sessions without travel. It also lets people try exercises between sessions and review tools they practiced in real life. Ask about current session options when you set up your first appointment to make sure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He helps clients name the emotions, examine the thoughts that keep them stuck, and practice different actions to lessen the hold of those feelings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with three years of clinical practice experience, including consultation work with medical staff and athletes.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.