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Your counseling time with me is a safe space for you to grow and to heal and most importantly, to be you. Beautiful you. Just as you are.
My therapy style is warm and empathetic. I approach the therapy process from a place of compassion, unwavering patience, and a desire to understand your journey and how you got to where you are. Together we will tailor our sessions to meet your unique and specific needs. If you are hurting, I encourage you to trust the counseling process, give yourself some grace, and keep an open mind. Even the strongest of souls can use a bit of support from time to time. I am so happy you are here today!
I have over 8 years experience with the LGBTQ+ community, including gender-minority life experiences.
I have over a decade of experience working in case management with adults on the Autism spectrum and with Asperger's disorder. I am comfortable in conversations where my clients may need extra time to find their words.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+Family conflictsCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tamara Ward. 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.
She has been a great therapist for me, she listens to me and responds quickly to my messages.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Tamara was wonderful. Extremely helpful and transparent. I appreciate her honesty and understanding.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Honest, understanding, great to work with.
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Tamara is a great therapist. Makes me feel heard and validated. She's open to handling so many different types of issues and she's been really helpful in my mental health journey.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tamara is amazing. She has helped me navigate one of hard times of my life. She was able to very gently and slowly showed me that I was in an abusive relationship and how stand up to my abuser. She listens and is very insightful
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Tamara is an extremely competent, kind, and insightful therapist. She is empathetic and easy to talk to. I feel I have grown as a person and am in a much better mental health space after working with her for over a year.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Supportive, understanding, patient, and kind. All qualities I have to have in a therapist, fantastic help!
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tamara has been insightful, empathetic, and honest. She’s helped me through love sessions and sending me resources between sessions. She is a kind listener who responds with integrity and has made me feel like I can open up parts of me to heal my past as well. I will continue to use her services, and recommend trying her if she is matched with you. She’s been a great fit for my therapy needs.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
An amazing listener and truly tries to understand her patients and their needs. Never pushes other therapies if patient isnt interested in those outlets and tries to find alternatives to fit their needs! They make their patients feel heard and will ask questions to further clarify as a way to better understand the situation/thought processes of patient.
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent therapist who has been able to make me understand my situation in a different light
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Tamara took time to read my intake and suggested a therapist who is trained in a specific area of need.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Tamara has been the very warm, nurturing, and supportive therapist that I needed. she helped with within her expertise and helped me find other resources when I needed something outside of her expertise.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 5 months
She has been a knowledgeable and caring confidant for me in a time that has been fairly dark and confusing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional listening ear to talk through your own troubles!
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Such an amazing, caring and personable therapist. I can tell she cared about my well being and was absolutely amazing!
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve loved speaking with Tamara and the tips she sends.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tamera is amazing
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Tamara is amazing. She has helped me so much I can’t even put words to it
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Tamara Ward is amazing! She has helped me so much in a short amount of time!
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Tamara is amazing and it is so easy to build an easy rapport and trust in her. I’m so lucky to have been placed with Tamara
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's so kind. You feel heard and respected, and what you say is taken seriously. She gives very helpful and thoughtful advice for dealing with things.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tamara is the best counselor/therapist I've ever had and I've had quite a few. She's so understanding and non judgemental! She's helped me more in a month than all of my past therapists combined. She has a wealth of knowledge that I am beyond thankful for. She has greatly improved my life already.
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
This was the best experience and help ever. Thank you
Written on Jun 17, 2021 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, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s awesome
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I've had two phone counseling sessions with Tamara and they have been extremely low stress and pleasant. She has an absolute wealth of knowledge on how to approach the various issues I've been seeking help for and is an extremely comforting and calm therapist to speak to. She has also offered me worksheets and given me things to think about throughout the weeks and these have helped me progress immensely. I thought talking to someone about my mental health would be extremely stressful and upsetting, but with Tamara it hasn't been, and even my most emotional conversations left me feelings more free than worked up. She is extremely talented and caring and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone else struggling with issues similar to my own.
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is professional and knowledgeable. I really respect her insight and guidance.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Good listener and very professional
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks
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