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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in helping both adolescents and adults safely unpack past hurts and current stressors while building practical, real-world tools that actually fit your daily life. I specialize in stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger management. With over a decade of experience as a therapist, I have learned that one size definitely does not fit all!

You spend your days pouring into everyone else. Your students, your staff, your clients, your family. But who's pouring into you? I'm Tamara, a Licensed Professional Counselor, school counselor, Higher Ed Professor, Public Speaker, and current doctoral student. I know the helping world from the inside. I work one-on-one with adults, especially educators, helping professionals, adoptees, and anyone building a bigger life through school or career. This is your space to grow, breathe, and put yourself first. If faith matters to you, it's welcome here too.

Hi! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family issues, and chronic health conditions. My background in community mental health has given me the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and with a wide range of experiences. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable being yourself and know that you’re truly heard.

I want you to know that I will listen, ask questions, and take the time to understand the full picture before making recommendations. I am collaborative, practical, and straightforward, and I want you to feel comfortable telling me when something is working and when it is not. I believe you should understand the why behind your treatment, not just be handed a prescription. My goal is for you to feel informed, supported, and actively involved in your care while we work toward changes that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.

You deserve a space where you can say the hard thing out loud and not be judged for it. Whether you're a man who was never taught how to talk about any of this, someone rebuilding after alcohol or substance use, carrying grief you haven't had room to feel, or living with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or stress that never fully switches off, you can bring it here and we'll work with it.

Outside of work I'm watching sports and playing basketball. I also appreciate time at the beach.

We are not meant to live this life alone-not understood or seen. It is my desire and hope that you will find fulfillment, clarity, wholeness, and healing. My experience includes working with patients in a variety of healthcare settings. I am both licensed to and enjoy treating patients across the lifespan. I offer my skills, competence, and knowledge to partner with every client in helping them attain their goals. The ultimate goal is to help my clients show up in this world as their highest self.

I have over 25 years of professional experience in addition to having a dual degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been one who always believed that you never stop learning. I am humbled by my vast interactions with both individuals, and or couples who have allowed me to learn and grow as a person from them. This is what separates me from my colleagues. My training is derived from not only you but gaining valuable experience by working in Hospital Emergency Rooms, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals for Both Children & Adults, Substance Abuse -Dependency Clinics, Correction Mental Health as well as Alzheimer's-Dementia and Nursing Home Facilities. In addition, working in Private. Practice. I am extremely comfortable working with people of all ages, genders and ethnicities.

Thank you for being here. My goal is to support people in healing the deepest, most hidden parts of themselves. This therapeutic space is for the intuitive, the deep thinkers, and the highly sensitive who have been trying to make sense of their experiences. I offer extensive knowledge and support with the following: nervous system healing, complex trauma, chronic emotional dysregulation, adverse childhood events, and relational fear/anxiety. If you are seeking support by trying to organize what feels like internal chaos, difficulty understanding experience, or are more curious to explore your identity; welcome

I believe in a holistic, individualized approach to mental health. I am committed to creating a supportive and understanding environment where clients feel heard and valued. My extensive background allows me to connect with and care for patients from diverse populations, ensuring a comprehensive and empathetic experience.

When you become my patient, I will begin with a full psychiatric evaluation to understand your unique needs. Based on this assessment, medications will be prescribed and carefully managed as needed. Throughout your journey, holistic individualized care will be provided, and you will be connected with relevant resources and references to support your well-being. I specialize in caring for patients of all ages and have experience with a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder.