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My name is "Ms. Tam" or "Ms. Hicks" and I am here to help. I am a licensed mental health professional and I will be able to partner with you on this journey. I am pleased you have selected me, Tamara Hicks as your therapist. This disclosure will inform you about my background and counseling practice to ensure that you understand our professional relationship. I graduated from North Carolina Central University in May 1996 with dual degrees, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I obtained my Master’s in Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in September 2014. In 2015, I tested and passed the NBCC National Board of Counselors Certification exam. I also have met and continue to engage in the required CEU’s – continuing education units required to maintain full licensure in NC and Oregon. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles that prevent them from enjoying healthy lives. My motto is: Therapy is a journey, and you are in the drivers’ seat, and I am in the passenger seat (shotgun!).
My counseling approach is a very eclectic style and encompasses person-centered therapy, family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy and as of recent, training in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I may pull from other theories and incorporate various techniques depending on the specific needs of the client. On occasion, I may suggest that you read books, take some tests, or interact with some worksheet assignments and journaling. Change is seldom quick and easy; therefore, your consistent and ongoing effort will be necessary.
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tamara Hicks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I love Miss Tam, she is to the point which I appreciate and gives different perspectives which help you think of different ways to tackle whatever you’re going through. My favorite thing about her is that she does not make me feel like a victim and gives honest feedback. She is very funny and kind as well, my last phone session flew by and I didn’t even know until she let me know the time was up!
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Ms. Tam is great and has a beautiful, approachable energy! I think she cares a lot and has a good sense of humor.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I’ve only had one session, but I felt I could open up & that has not always been the case when I’ve been in in-person therapy previously.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She’s an absolute legend. Has helped me find a good balance in myself and allowed me to have good communication with her. Super great listener, really approachable, and respectful in all forms.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank you for hearing me and listening to my concerns
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
I love my sessions with Tamara. She listens well and asks reflective questions . I always feel better when I finish a session
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really enjoy our time
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
She listens and lets you take the wheel. She doesn’t pressure at all and allows you to tell her what area you want to delve into. She gives an unbiased opinion to things and gives tools to help you cope. She puts things in terms that help you better understand them and doesn’t sugar coat things.
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I love her, she deserves every dime this company has
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms. Tam lays out great plans without being pushy, listens to everything I say, and brings me back to center when I’m feeling like I’m all over the place. I really appreciate her insights and advice and would recommend her as a therapist to lots of people I know!
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Tamara is a great listener and offers encouraging advice to those who need it most and how her knowledge and intellect can make a Huge impact on those around her.
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Tamara Hicks is an AMAZING listener and advice giver! She keeps it real while being completely supportive of your life decisions! I would recommend her to everyone if I could! I can’t express how much she’s helped me enough!
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
From my experience, Ms. Tam really connects with the client and offers insight into situations that you may not have thought about. Her sessions are like a breath of fresh air. She listens to you without judgement, and offers constructive feedback and support. Sometimes she can even recognize feelings you may have felt at a moment you're recalling but can't quite articulate. No matter how bad you feel, you will leave the session feeling a sense of relief and a sense of "I can do this."
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been through some tumultuous times over the past six months, and I'm here to say that Tamara 's support has been crucial in getting through it. She is always attentive and is a great listener . I appreciate her empathy, her thoughtful suggestions and her professionalism. She is really great!
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Truly appreciate everything she does for me and gives me valuable advice
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, intimacy-related issues, grief, and coaching
Tamara is going to be a great therapist…just that for right now we are still growing because of time but i have a great feeling that she will be great for me .
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Tamara always is there to offer input or just listen when I need to vent. Super approachable and communicative.
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Ms. Tam’s attentiveness and kindness
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She creates a very comfortable environment for you to speak really quick. She also knows how to use her personal experiences to create a relatable foundation between you and her.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
10/10. So grateful for her!
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms. Tamara is very reassuring and she knows how to listen. I like how she challenges my thoughts because it makes me reassess them. It's my first time seeking therapy and I'm glad that Ms. Tamara is the one who got matched with me. I appreciate her giving assignments, which is a good start for someone like me who finds it hard to express my feelings and thoughts.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Tamara made me feel very comfortable with sharing difficult times I am having. She was encouraging and gave me good exercises to work through. I feel hopeful about the future.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Hicks is an excellent therapist and a strong advocate for the well-being of her patients. She is incredibly courteous, kind, insightful and effective. Ms. Hicks provided me great counseling and positive tools for moving forward in my life.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tamara hicks is a great therapist
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life change
Ms. Tam is really easy to talk to, and I think she's really good at knowing when to validate you and when to push you out of your comfort zone and maybe face things you don't want to. We haven't had that many sessions together, but I feel that when needed, she will definitely call me out on the stuff I do wrong or the bad habits I might have, and that's really important to me in a therapist.
Written on Oct 17, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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