Hi!

I’m Tamara

Sometimes, you know something needs to change, even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet.

Confidential therapy in English & Spanish, in person in Reno, and telehealth everywhere else in Nevada.

I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling, meaningful and happy life regardless of life experiences, emotions, age or health. I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, heal, and move forward, while walking alongside them in the journey.

About Me:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Therapeutic Horticulture Professional

Therapy isn’t one size fits all…

I use a trauma-informed, evidence-based, compassionate approach to therapy:

My clinical training includes evidence-based approaches, allowing me to adapt therapy to your needs, goals, age and experience rather than relying on a single method:

Clinical Approach

  • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – teens and kids & adults
  • DBT – Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • CPT – Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • TFCBT – Trauma Focused CBT
  • Unified Protocol (UP)
  • CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Specialized Training

  • Therapeutic Horticulture
  • Grief Counseling
  • Neurodiversity affirming therapy
  • Therapy for Gifted & Twice Exceptional

What is it like to work with me?


The journey to healing shouldn’t be lonely

engaging in nature therapy by Exploring inside a Sequoia tree that was struck by lightning

A comfortable place to begin…


Come home… literally

My Reno office was once a home that has been thoughtfully converted into office spaces, giving our sessions the comfortable feel of a living room.

I provide therapy and emotional wellness experiences in English, Spanish, in-person in Reno and online throughout Nevada.

Hours are by appointment only, Monday through Thursday starting in the late afternoon.

I’m a licensed clinical therapist experienced working in government, therapy agencies, higher education, k to 12 schools, with clients across the lifespan – from kids to adults of different cultural backgrounds.


Specialties



Education and Training


Education & Licensure

  • Masters in Counseling & Education, Montclair State University
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Nevada
  • National Certified Counselor
  • NV Department of Education School-Based Mental Health Professional Endorsement

Professional Associations, Certificates & Connections

  • National Board of Certified Counselors
  • Mastery Certificate – Therapeutic Horticulture UNC – NCBG
  • International Association of Eating Disorders Professional (IAEDP)
  • California Horticulture Therapy Network

What to Expect in Therapy


How it starts:

Let’s Connect

We start where you’d like to begin. Whether it’s learning about each other or sharing your story, we’ll start with a conversation about what brings you to therapy, what matters to you, and where you’d like support.

Understand

Therapy is a wonderful process I refer as ‘peeling the onion’. We take one layer off at a time, exploring and understanding experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels comfortable.

Build

We’ll work together to develop insight, awareness and coping strategies in meaningful ways to move toward your goals. I’ll be your support and guide in nourishing your inner strength.

Move Forward

As your knowledge and skills grow you’ll begin applying what you’ve learned in everyday life with greater ease. Therapy can come to a close when you’ve reached a place where you feel ready to continue using those tools independently, living life with greater clarity, confidence and trust in yourself.

Thrive Beyond Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 100%! I believe that human connection has no boundaries. I provide a welcoming affirming space where you can be your authentic self without judgement. The sun shines for everyone!

Absolutely! While you have the ability to schedule set weekday and time appointments, we can also schedule based on your ‘chaotic schedule’. Life happens! We roll with it.

Session availability starts at 3:30pm and the last appointment is set at 5 PM.

How often we meet depends on your unique situation. We’ll typically discuss appointments during our intake session, and adjust it as we move through your therapeutic journey. Most of my clients generally start meeting every other week.


A Little More About Me


  • While I love gardening, I don’t have a “green thumb”. My family always jokes that the Habaneros I grow are the smallest they’ve ever seen!
  • I’m on a mission to visit ‘unique colored sand’ beaches! So far I’ve visited beaches with purple, green, red, black, glass, dark brown and a unique limestone pebble beach.
  • I drove through a tree! Trees are so resilient, even after being struck by lightning they still stand. In the picture above, I’m standing under a Sequoia Tree that was struck by lightning.

Heal, Restore, Evolve

Could We Be A Good Fit?

Address

327 Thoma St. Reno, NV 89502

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