Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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My ideal client exists in you. Whether you’re struggling with low self-esteem, relationship stress, workplace challenges, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you. I’m Tamika James, a Licensed & Certified Professional Counselor (LPC) and life coach proudly serving Columbia, SC. With over 15 years of marriage and raising three daughters, I deeply understand the complexities of family and partnership. As a Black woman and professional therapist, I bring empathy, cultural awareness, and practical strategies to each session. I specialize in couples and marriage counseling and am now accepting new clients.
I help couples and individuals strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life transitions with confidence. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Columbia, SC, I specialize in marriage counseling, self-esteem, and stress management. Together, we’ll create practical strategies for lasting growth and change.
I know reaching out for support takes courage, and I honor that step. My role is to walk beside you as you navigate challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. Together we can build healthier patterns, strengthen connections, and create space for growth. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you begin your journey forward.
Call or Email Tamika R. James now for a free 15 minute consultation - (803) 258-6294
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $105
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 258-6294
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 11430 Tamika R. James
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Liberty University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021
- License: S.C Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors 11430 / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Liberty University BA in Interdisciplinary Studies / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 258-6294
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 258-6294
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 258-6294
Location
Primary Location
Journey Inward Therapy
1221 Bower Parkway
Columbia, SC 29212
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Tamika R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (803) 258-6294