Meet Tamara!

My greatest joy in life is to deeply connect with other human beings, and I believe that when people are given the opportunity to be heard and understood, healing and change are born. My approach to counseling is flexible and client-centered: I see each individual as unique and complex; therefore, I do not adhere to a one-size-fits-all approach. Rather, I attempt to understand how a person’s history, genetic makeup, and personality inform their current symptoms. This allows me to tailor-make a treatment plan that is ultimately focused on helping my client meet their goals, find relief from their most distressing symptoms, and step into a value-filled future.

​I have been lucky enough to study under some of the country’s top experts in OCD, BFRB’s, and ADHD. My extensive training in these disorders, as well as my passion and personal history with these issues, allows me to come alongside folks with understanding, empathy, and the evidence-based tools that lead to change.

​After completing my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I received in-depth training in Exposure Response Prevention, which is considered the most effective treatment approach for OCD. Additionally, I have obtained certifications in gold-standard, evidence-based treatments for skin-picking, hair-pulling, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB’s). I am also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, which allows me to help folks with ADHD overcome their emotional, behavioral, relationship, and achievement challenges.