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Tamara Gold

Therapist
23 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • End of life care, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I help individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, parenting stress, and eldercare decisions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed managing complex family dynamics—whether it’s improving communication with a partner, handling child behavior, or supporting aging parents.

I use my Care Map Method, a structured approach that looks at emotional, developmental, environmental, and biological needs to quickly identify what’s not working and how to move forward.

My work is warm, practical, and solution-focused, helping you gain clarity, make confident decisions, and create meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is active, structured, and solution-focused. I don’t just listen—I help you understand what’s happening and give you clear tools to move forward.

I use a framework called the Care Map Method, which helps identify what’s driving challenges across emotional, behavioral, and environmental areas. From there, we create a practical plan tailored to your specific situation.

Whether we’re working on relationship issues, parenting challenges, or caregiving stress, my goal is to help you feel more confident, clear, and in control.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding what’s bringing you in and identifying the key areas that need attention. I’ll ask targeted questions to get a clear picture of your situation and what’s not working.

You can expect to leave with insight, direction, and initial steps you can start using right away. My goal is for you to feel understood, supported, and more clear about what to do next.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    23 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Pennsylvania
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Oregon, California)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    End of life care, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Structural Family, Relational, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Humanistic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English