Tatum Barnes
Meditation Teacher
A channel for the divine, a messenger, and a guide through transitions, Tatum Barnes facilitates meditations that bring people to the Seat of the Sacred within. Barnes enjoys working with diverse populations, including members of the African Diaspora as they embark on their journey of deep healing.
- Channeling
- Meditation

Testimonials
Tatum Barnes is an incredibly skillful, solid, and empathetic guide. He’s highly educated and can bring a number of saints and scholars into discussions about emotional wellbeing — but he can also throw the books aside to speak from (and to) the heart! Whenever I’m feeling shaky and uncertain, I simply remember the direction from his meditation: “Put on your big red boots.” Anyone looking to reground and rediscover inherent dignity should work with Tatum.

When I booked a session with Tatum, I was overwhelmed, overworked, and ready for a creative boost in my life. Our work together was both inspiring and eye-opening, and helped to provide some perspective on the career and life changes I was going through. Between the calming meditation, insightful tarot reading, and overall space for reflection and exploration, I was floored at what a gifted practitioner Tatum truly is. Tatum's presence is undeniably grounding and affirming. He truly knows how to make you feel seen and heard without judgment, which means the world when you're going through something tough. Thank you for a transformative experience!

It is a privilege to be Tatum's client. Tatum helped to relight my flame and clear fog from my eyes. He provides genuine guidance and care in my growth as a human being. Words cannot truly describe the magic in the service he offers and continues to teach me. A whole new portal of experience, lessons, and love have graciously come my way the past few years. Time spent with Tatum, has equipped me to better grasp and live these moments. His knowledge and presence have been a gracious honor.

It took one workshop, one hour, and just one person to remind of the depth of my own intuition, the power of prayers, and to believe in the magic of the Divine/Universe again. It was a heartfelt and humbling experience, for which I am immensely grateful.

I was recommended by a mutual friend to speak with Tatum after I was robbed at gunpoint around the corner from my house. Upon our first meeting, I set my main intention to get rid of the fear that I had from this specific incident, but after only three sessions with Tatum, I believe that my life has transformed in a way I couldn't have imagined. Not only has my fear completely gone, but I feel as though a lot of my self-doubt and self-worth issues have subsided as well. Since our sessions in the months afterward, I was still noticing changes in myself that felt impossible before. I believe he gave me the opportunity to go after my dreams in a way I never felt possible. People have recognized my energy shift and I have received so much love from friends and even strangers since my time working with Tatum. If you are having issues with ANYTHING, I would recommend you go see him. You will be surprised at how much can change. I'm so grateful I got to work with him!

Tatum’s healing practice radically transformed the way I see myself, my past, and my future. Over the course of three sessions, we built a shared language and a foundation of trust and compassion buoyed by Tatum’s beautiful sense of humor and generous humanity. I came out the other side of our sessions less anxious, more generous, more capable of loving myself and more prepared to cope with the uncertainty of the future.

Featured Works
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Discover the Power of Visualization
Harness your imagination to access creative, healing parts of the brain that can go dormant when underused.

Connect With Your True Self
Are you seeking greater balance in your life? This meditation with Tatum Barnes is an opportunity to get centered and connect to the core of your true self.

Wisdom of Kids: Inclusion
Many children demonstrate a generous spirit and make sure no one is left out of a game. In this meditation, Tatum Barnes helps you spread your awareness to your entire body to ensure no part of you is excluded from the community of yourself.

Show Kindness to Your Inner Child
No matter how grown you are, there is still a younger version of us somewhere in our core. In this meditation, we’ll lovingly excavate that inner child and shine the light of compassion on them, bringing us feelings of peace and harmony.
Education
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Teachers College, Columbia University
Master's Degree in Psychology of Education with Spirituality Concentration 2017 - 2019 -
Williams College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology 2011 - 2015
Experience
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Meditation Facilitator
Open Door Integrative Wellness Nov 2020 - Present (3 years) -
Director of Religious Education
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church Jul 2020 - Present (3 years) -
Program Director
Creative Lives Jul 2020 - Present (3 years) -
Meditation and Workshop Facilitator
HealHaus Apr 2019 - Jun 2020 (a year) -
Associate Teacher
Berkeley Carroll School Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years)