Hello and welcome! I’m Tamara, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of experience. I specialize in supporting women in transition, mothers of young children, and those navigating the unique stress of the sandwich generation. I use somatic therapy, parts work, and nervous system regulation to address the overwhelm and stress of modern life.
My approach to therapy begins with a thorough assessment of challenges and strengths. Together we begin to set forth a plan to reduce stress and overwhelm and increase feelings of empowerment and hope. To that end I use inquiry, somatic therapy (meditation, breathing, body scans), parts work (core wounds, inner child, IFS-informed), paired with a strengths-based approach. I also use developmental psychology and talk a bit about ages and stages to help reduce shame and increase awareness in dealing with life transitions for ourselves and our family members.
During a first session I invite my clients to share why they came to therapy and what they hope to get. I love my work and offer a lot of warmth and encouragement for clients to share what feels important. At times I may guide my clients by asking specific questions. My hope is that my clients feel heard and experience some relief in coming to therapy.
