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Research shows that it’s the quality of the Therapeutic Relationship that determines success in therapy, not the practice model or the credential of the therapist, so be sure and work with someone you really feel comfortable with.
Because of that fact, I bring humor, kindness and empathy in a down-to-earth conversational style. I may throw some nerdy brain science at you, here and there, but therapy can be fun, no matter how challenging the issues may be.
I can tell you that I draw from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, but again, that’s not what predicts success, it’s how well we vibe.
While I’m settled in Ohio now, I’ve lived all over the country from the Northeast to the Southwest, and also abroad in both Europe and Asia. My lifetime experience around the globe fostered an appreciation for different cultures, ethnicities and customs, and I truly feel enriched by diversity in all things.
Both my BSSW (Summa Cum Laude) and my Masters in Social Work (MSW) came from The Ohio State University, and indeed, I am a happily Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), and have spent the past five years working as a Dual Diagnosis Therapist, which means I treat both Mental Health and Addiction.
As a Desert Storm Veteran, I can speak military jargon and am well versed in military culture, so if you’re a veteran, or close to someone who is, I feel uniquely qualified to help.
Other populations I enjoy working with are people of color and diverse ethnic origins, people on the spectrum who are not neuro-typical and people preferring alternative lifestyles. I am also a Certified Ally to the LGBTQAI community.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety and depression, or have experienced trauma and loss. You can feel better and I'd really like the chance to help you get there. Even just one session can make a difference, so I hope you give yourself a chance. You deserve it!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Communication Problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tami Childs. 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 feel I can tell her what's heavy on my heart and mind. She encourages me!
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Tami for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and grief
Tami is wonderful. She will listen to you but also tell you things you need to hear even it they are hard. She’s the best!
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Tami for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
10/10
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Tami is a very caring therapist who listens intensely and is passionate about helping her clients. Her ethics are strong and is very dedicated to her clients.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, adhd, and grief
Tami quickly picked up on my specific issues and guided me to a better mental state. She is amazing and explained things in a perfect way to quickly understand.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tami has been instrumental in helping me help myself. I am finally learning how to prioritize myself, my values, and my goals. I am making better choices for myself and evolving into the person I have always wanted to be/felt I am inside.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Tami has been such a great support. Her approach to problems & issues is so refreshing & really meshes with my views of the world. Now, this isn’t to say she doesn’t help me to challenge my thoughts. She does - in the best way. She always comes with resources and things that help me tremendously. I enjoy our sessions & leave feeling like I’ve received something I can apply to my life!
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love Tami, she’s the most helpful therapist I’ve ever spoken with. She is extremely knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tami has helped me break through some barriers. I feel she gives good advice and goals to reach.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I can’t say enough great things about Tami, her expertise has been evident from our very first conversation together. Through cognitive behavioral therapy she has helped me make some major strides in my life. Thank you.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Extremely good experience with this therapist. Respectful, knowledgeable, and very personable.
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Not only is Tami really fun and affirming, she also has a wealth of knowledge in cognitive science to help me understand exactly what’s going on in my mind and body.
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Tami has helped change how I think about therapy. I am growing, learning, coping - and feeling on my way to my best self. I feel so supported. She has been awesome!
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Tami for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tami is an extremely empathetic and caring counselor. She knows how to listen as well as ask questions pertaining to specific concerns. I look forward to speaking with her each week, and relish the reset!
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was very lost when Tami became my therapist. Through our time together she made me feel validated and gave me the tools to understand and help myself. I always felt safe talking to her and knew I wouldn’t be judged. I know that any success I have in the future will partly be because of her and the strength she showed me I had. If you have any doubts know that you are in safe hands with Tami.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Tami is so wonderful. She helps to break down every day situations and the way we interact with other people in a way that helps you understand the rhyme and reason about why certain situations play out the way they do. She is so understanding, responds timely, and is invested in my well-being. She’s been a lifeline for me this year and I’m super grateful for her expertise.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Tami has been wonderful. She has been willing to jump right into my concerns and help me sort through them. She is always supportive and she challenges me in the best way to get me to the next level in my process. I am so thankful for my time with her.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
I cannot recommend Tami enough. She has helped me work through a variety of things and I feel that I have made a lot of personal growth as a result of her time spent with me. She brings humor to the table, which I feel is essential to the service because everyone needs to laugh even in the darkest times. She is helpful, knowledgable, respectful, and professional, all while being honest and open. She has helped me understand different concepts and answers all of my questions. Her time schedule is accommodating which was helpful for my busy schedule. She is simply amazing and I highly recommend her services.
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Tami helps me to sort out my feelings and deal with many topics such as grief, anxiety, amd overall coping skills. She is easy to talk to and is attentive to the needs that I have at any given time. She is informative and supplies me with the tools to work on throughout the week.
Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Tami is absolutely amazing and meets me where I am!
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate her insight and feedback. She seems well knowledgeable in things with family life and I am so thankful for her help.
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Tami is everything I’ve ever wanted in a therapist. She is firm but kind, an incredible listener, and an expert at helping me see the flaws in my thinking. As a young woman, I can not recommend her enough to others looking for someone they can trust and be fully honest with about everything from my sex life to childhood trauma, which I have found is crucial for creating real change in my life.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and relationship issues
Tami has been of great support to me in my therapy journey. Tami really understands what I am feeling and helps to provide clear information on what the best response is. Tami is very supportive and kind. I highly recommend!
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tami is great at what she does and is very understanding and supportive.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very helpful and gives me goals to work on
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tami Childs is amazing. This is my first time doing counseling and I have completed my first session. I highly recommend!
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Tami for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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