About Tamekia
Tamekia "Mika" Flanngan helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. She introduces a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Mika is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in California with five years of experience.
Her conversations are tailored to each person. She listens for what matters most and then works with the person to set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are geared toward building coping skills, increasing confidence, and finding meaning after loss or during difficult transitions. Mika pays attention to patterns that cause pain, such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, control issues, or workplace stress. She also helps people struggling with chronic illness, caregiver strain, isolation, or social anxiety.
The work may include talking through emotions, practicing new ways to relate, and trying small behavior changes between sessions. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping things straightforward. Mika supports people who want to regain balance, reconnect with purpose, or improve how they feel day to day.
Her approach is collaborative - she and the client decide what steps to try. People who choose her can expect steady check-ins on progress and adjustments as needed. Her goal is practical improvement rather than vague promises.
Mika aims to help people leave sessions with tools they can use right away.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear skills you can practice between sessions. One common approach teaches people to notice thoughts and gently shift unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. That method helps when worry or negative self-talk gets in the way of daily life.Another helpful approach centers on improving how people relate to others and manage emotions. It looks at attachment and communication patterns, and then introduces small changes to build healthier responses in stressful moments. This type of work is useful for issues like abandonment fears, social anxiety, and caregiver stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face without travel. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work consistently.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English