Brandon Tatum

Chronic painful symptoms can impact every facet of your life, often intertwined with feelings of anxiety, depression, and strain on your closest relationships. If this resonates with you, you're not alone. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I am dedicated to helping individuals online, in Encinitas, San Clemente and their surrounding areas find relief and build a more balanced life. Currently accepting new clients as of 5/27/2026.

I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to address the complexities of chronic symptoms alongside co-occurring emotional and relational challenges. My goal is to empower you to understand the mind-body connection, develop effective management strategies, reduce emotional distress, and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.

Let's work together to reclaim your well-being and create a path towards greater comfort and joy. Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with me today!

Call or Email Brandon Tatum now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 990-4358

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

EmotionFit

Encinitas, CA 92024

Flourish at the Bloom Room

324 Avenida de la Estrella

San Clemente, CA 92672 map

I offer therapy sessions in-person with a safe, cozy vibe or online via Telehealth. I'm available most weekdays and in the early evenings.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Men's Issues

Standard Visit $200

I see individuals, couples and families

Feel free to check out my stellar video to learn a bit more about me and my approach (and verify I'm a real human).

Let's Connect (949) 990-4358

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

EmotionFit

Encinitas, CA 92024

Flourish at the Bloom Room

324 Avenida de la Estrella

San Clemente, CA 92672 map

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP

I offer therapy sessions in-person with a safe, cozy vibe or online via Telehealth. I'm available most weekdays and in the early evenings.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Men's Issues

Standard Visit $200

I see individuals, couples and families

Feel free to check out my stellar video to learn a bit more about me and my approach (and verify I'm a real human).

Finances

Fees

Standard Visit $200
Couple Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (949) 990-4358

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (949) 990-4358

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Elyse Snipes (California / 51619) Brandon Tatum

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

National University, Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2024

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Point Loma Nazarene University Bachelors in History & Social Science / 2006

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 990-4358

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 990-4358

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Anxiety
Men's Issues

Expertise

Coping Skills
Divorce
Grief
Life Coaching
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Spirituality

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 990-4358

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 990-4358

9 Endorsements

Matthew J. Jarvinen

Psychologist, PhD

I've known Brandon for 20 years. His personal qualities are exactly what you want in a therapist: caring, compassionate, empathic, a great listener, and wise. If you work with him, you'll feel heard, understood, and helped. Highly recommend.

Dr. Kalen D Zeiger

Rachel Daggett & Associates at The Bloom Room

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Brandon is such a stellar clinician, with wisdom and reflective ability that cannot be trained. He brings such a safe, genuine, non-threatening male presence to our practice that I feel so lucky to get to work with and refer clients to.

Jennie Denney

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Brandon brings warmth, steadiness, and care into his work with clients. He helps people feel seen and supported while making real change. I highly recommend him as a therapist and trust his experience completely.

Molly Mickey

Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW

Brandon's compassion and expertise are unmatched, making him a highly skilled therapist. He meets clients where they are, listens deeply, and provides guidance with warmth and skill, ensuring a safe, supportive, and highly competent therapeutic experience.

Ashley McKinnon

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Brandon is a top notch therapist and human, and one of those people that I trust to refer my own friends and family to. He shines at deeply connecting and helping his clients work through their challenges in a way that leads to real insight and change.

Celynna Harnetiaux & Associates at the Bloom Room

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Brandon connects so naturally with men and couples. He's grounded, straightforward, and easy to talk to, which helps men feel comfortable opening up without pressure. With couples, he brings a calm, steady presence that helps partners truly hear each other

Ryan Denney

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Brandon has a combination of depth and compassion that is rare and valuable. He will help you find your way through life's more challenging times and come to a better understanding of yourself and your place in the world.

Bernadette Dardaine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Brandon is deeply empathetic & his genuine care is evident in the powerful work he does with clients. He builds authentic trust that helps clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions & experiences, creating space for meaningful growth & healing.

Group Practice

The Well Christian Counseling Center Group Practice · Stevenson Ranch, CA 2 members, including Brandon

Pre-Licensed Professional

Psychologist, PsyD

Brandon Tatum

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Integrative
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 990-4358

Brandon Tatum

Pre-Licensed Professional

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 990-4358

Location

Primary Location

EmotionFit

Encinitas, CA 92024

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Additional Location

Flourish at the Bloom Room

324 Avenida de la Estrella

San Clemente, CA 92672

Group Practice