Dr. Tamara Walden

I am Black, mixed-ethnicity, a mother, former-athlete, & a Secular Humanist. My superpower is connection — It requires an unconditional & inclusive capacity for love, being intellectually nimble, and natural curiosity. I experience reverence for a person’s authentic and actual lived experience — whether it matches my own or not. With my clients, I love co-discovering new experience (e.g. sensations, emotions, insights, perspectives) as we let go of judgement & connect to the moment in session.

Simply put: Love, Hope, and Action. My goal is for you to grow with authenticity. This means being loved for exactly who you are, discovering/creating your unique path to reach your therapeutic and life goals, and getting the support that moves you forward. Difference is not dangerous. Diversity-affirming and collective healing practices are essential to connection, growth, and transformation. Umbuntu — “I am because of you.”

Therapy with me is collaborative -- based in connection & experiential learning. Initial assessment is 1-2 sessions ending with a dx & treatment goal. Every 4-6 sessions we assess & adjust treatment based on your progress. I use a mix of structured exercises & interpersonal approaches. There is always something we identify to work on between sessions (e.g. “homework”) - but it depends on the client and issue. There is never any expectation regarding how long the treatment journey must last.