Tamara Williams-Reding, LPC
About me
Hi! I'm Tamara and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. I have had a wonderfully varied career working with people of all ages and with all types of issues.
The first thing to know about me is that I believe in change. I facilitate it, I see it everyday, and I myself experience it. When we are struggling to find our way, it is often hard to remember that change is a constant - it is the one thing we can count on! The tricky thing about change is that it can be very scary - we as humans like to know what is going to happen and how we can prepare for it! Life often just doesn't give a heads up - so each of us need to have the skills within to cope, and thrive, when change arrives. Counseling with me helps discover and strengthen those skills - all within a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship!
Because people are different, I have a variety of treatment options in my counseling practice that is tailored to specific needs. I have training in Client Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Motivational Interviewing to name just a few. At the base of all these theories is the relationship between the therapist and the client. This relationship is paramount to successful outcomes - I believe clients need to feel heard, supported and validated.
I love my work, I love helping people change and feel better, and most importantly, I love connecting with clients. Hope we work together soon!
Tamara
Areas of Expertise:
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Life transitions
Psycho-Oncology
I also have experience in LGBT and Queer issues, Family Systems, Trauma and Abuse, Grief, Sexual Health, Education, Higher Education Transitioning and Disability Access, Parenting, Coaching, Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care, Social Skills Acquisition and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
License information
MO LPC 001097
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tamara Williams-Reding. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tamara is an excellent therapist. Meets me where I am at. Responds quickly and with compassion.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 5 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
So kind and patient. Has been such a good experience. Thank you Tamara
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I really feel heard and understood when I speak to her.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Tamara is really the best. I'm very thankful to have met her and the work we have done together for almost a year now. She's been always there for me and I appreciate her greatly.
Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 9 months
Never enough stars for Tamara! I always look forward to our easy chats, words of comfort and encouragement and most often lots of laughs too.
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She is just the best. She helps me through all sorts of life challenges and helps me build tools to accomplish anything!
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts