YOUR PATH TO CARE
About Tamara
Healing isn’t about sitting across from an expert or doing therapy “right”—it’s a deeply human process. You deserve a therapist who meets you as a real person, exactly where you are.
I bring my whole, authentic self into our sessions. By combining my professional training with a personal understanding of what it takes to heal and grow, I provide a warm, steady space where you can safely let your guard down.
In our work together, we will focus on what you want out of therapy — clearing away the mental noise and leaning into your unique strengths. To help you get there, I use two specialized, deeply transformative tools:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): We will gently explore the different parts of who you are, helping to unburden the pieces of you that feel overwhelmed, stuck, or protective.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR): We will work together to process past experiences and painful memories, taking the sting out of old wounds so your nervous system can settle.
Therapy with me is a collaborative partnership. We will work side-by-side to help you heal from the inside out, so you can feel calm, steady, and truly comfortable in yourself again.
Using Your Insurance Benefits
While I don't accept insurance directly, many clients get reimbursed for our sessions. After each session I provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for potential refunding.
Qualifications
Credentials & Training
MA in Counseling Psychology — The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
EMDR Trained — Oregon EMDR Training
Certificate of Completion: Certified Rights Informed Birth Advocate — Cornerstone Doula Training
BA in Collaborative Health and Human Services with an emphasis in Social Work —California State University, Monterey Bay, CA
Outside the Office
A Bit About Me
I was born and raised in the Bay Area, and now I’m raising my own two children here. This community means the world to me.
When I’m not in the therapy room, you can usually find me exploring local hiking trails, catching a coastal breeze, or snuggling up on the couch for a movie night with the ones I love.
Free introductory call
Connect for Your Free 20-Minute Consultation
Ready to take the first step? Send your inquiry here, or call me directly—I'll help you find your path forward.
Private pay with superbills