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I am a 20 year veteran in the field of human services stemming from social services work inpatient and outpatient therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and Adult ADHD. I also helped many people who experience anger issues and past trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is person-centered, warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone I encounter with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach includes but are not limited to, a combination of solution-focused, supportive, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and motivational Interviewing. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
As you take those courageous steps towards change, I will be alongside you to guide, support, motivate, and encourage you towards a more fulfilling and happier life.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Tamara Spears is as exceptionally competent psychotherapist with considerable expertise in several areas. She is very professional, extremely empathic and mindful of boundaries. She has a whole range of techniques available to her which she selects according to the situation and can move with ease among them, explaining what she is doing when necessary. So far, the therapy has been extremely useful. And she seems like a really nice person too.
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Tamara has done wonders for my mental health and has been nothing but supportive in everything I bring to every session
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Tamara has changed my life. Everything I wanted, she was able to help me achieve and my life is better for it. An amazing therapist, extremely easy to talk to and she's always there for you. She's definitely someone I'll never forget.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s been amazing helping me through my life situations
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tamara is one of the rare special people in this world. She is incredibly insightful and can discuss infinite topics with credibility and expertise. Tamara’s professionalism and integrity is second to none. I can always look forward to prepared and structured conversations. Most of all, I appreciate how present she is during our sessions. Tamara makes it easy to discuss difficult topics because it is the only topic on the table. As I said before, very special individual.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tamara is the perfect therapist for me. She is kind but very straightforward in telling you where the work is. She gives homework that directly addresses the issues being worked on. Tamara helps you work to reframe unhelpful thoughts and formulate ideas and strategies to move forward with creating healthier choices to maintain high levels of mental health.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She's great.
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Tamara Spears-Yavo is a very real, kind, and resourceful therapist. I greatly appreciate the privilege her helping me and I always look forward to working with her every session. Thank you Tamara for your service, your work is highly appreciated!
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Tamara has been working with me for a month and so far so good. She's a great listener, offers effective solutions to some things I'm dealing with currently, and has shown her expertise in how to handle my situations.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Tamara is wonderful! A pleasure to speak to and really listens well and responds with insightful and useful actionable insights. I very much have valued my time with her and would recommend her counseling very much!
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd
Tamara is an amazing resource and coach. She's helped me break down so many walls in my life, and tackle problems in healthful ways. She is an incredible person who is helping me change my life for the better.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Understanding, helpful, relatable. Wonderful person to talk to
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind and helpful definitely recommend!
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s amazing
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Only 2 sessions in so far, but I can tell that she loves her craft and genuinely cares for you on a human level.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
During my first encounter with Tamara, I knew pretty much right away she’s a trustworthy person. Her energy is so caring and welcoming that it felt like catching up with an old friend. She was very upfront (which I loved) getting me up to speed with how she works, any complications that might come up, what resources we’d be using, etc.
I like her already and I can’t wait to meet with her again :)
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Helps me realize my own strength by hitting the hard questions on point. Wonderful.
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great to talk to. She has listened to everything I have said and makes it easy to open up.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Tamara is very kind, helpful and responsive, it's very easy to communicate with her. She makes the whole process of opening up and discussing experiences easier and I'm always looking forward to learn more during our sessions.
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Tamara has come into my life at an extremely pivotal time. I will have more words as we continue to grow and there is so much ground to cover but I trust Tamara because she listens to me and allows my emotions space and care. I feel myself growing.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months
Tamara creates an environment where I feel comfortable and understood. She provides helpful tools that i can use during and post sessions that stimulate my interests and motivate me.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have already recommended Tamara and better health to a couple of my friends.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tamara is a compassionate and skilled therapist. She is easy to talk to and provides helpful responses. I’m thankful to have her as my therapist!
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
It is early days, but Tamara is extremely perceptive and professional. She responds in ways that she knows I will understand and relate to. She is helping me to reflect and solve my own problems.
Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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