As a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person's unique journey. I specialize in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, career transitions, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, life purpose exploration, communication challenges, and healing from past traumas. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals through significant life changes, body image concerns, and personal development.
I create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their innermost struggles, develop stronger self-understanding, and build resilience. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-acceptance, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.
My goal is to empower you to cultivate self-love, overcome barriers, and create meaningful, positive changes in your life. Together, we'll work collaboratively to help you develop effective coping strategies and move towards greater emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Depression, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
VA LPC 0701011638
MD LCPC LC17293
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she is the best therapist i’ve ever had, and has helped me grow so much
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and self esteem
Tamara has been a huge blessing in my life. Very much appreciate her principles and practice
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Tamara is such a kind soul who listens to not just what you are saying but what you are not saying. It’s like she knows what I’m feeling before I even say it and already has a plan to help me through it. When I say my time with her has been life changing, I totally mean it.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She makes me feel safe.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Tamara has been a huge help coaching me through difficult social situations at my job, and we've just started therapy recently. I am recognizing a significant difference in my life from starting counciling. Ready to venture forth with the right support.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd