Tamera VanderLind

I am a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with 17 years of professional work experience

I have experience in helping clients with recovering from narcissistic abuse, stress, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, complex post traumatic stress disorder and many others.

I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens. My approach is relational, honest, and emotionally attuned. I believe healing happens when clients feel both safe and understood — but also gently challenged toward growth.

I specialize in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, and relationship wounds. Many of my clients come in feeling confused, gaslit, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Together, we untangle those patterns, rebuild clarity, and strengthen internal trust.

• Emotionally safe and non-judgmental
• Direct, honest, and grounded
• Structured but flexible
• Collaborative and goal-oriented

Typical treatment goals and outcomes:

• Rebuilding self-trust after gaslighting or betrayal
• Strengthening boundaries and communication skills
• Reducing anxiety, rumination, and emotional reactivity
• Understanding attachment patterns and trauma responses
• Increasing nervous system regulation and emotional steadiness
• Developing a secure sense of identity and self-worth