Tamar Oppenheimer
Originally from New Jersey, I earned my B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I moved to New York City in 1997 and completed my MSW at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. In 2000, I completed a certification in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Post Graduate Center for Mental Health. Immediately after moving to Florida later that year in 2002, I completed additional coursework at Barry University and obtained my social work licensure in Florida. I have worked with children, adolescents and young adults in several areas utilizing a diverse spectrum of training for 25 years. These include loss and bereavement, trauma, crisis, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders. I started my private practice in 2003 in Miami.
In 2000, I completed a certification in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Post Graduate Center for Mental Health.
Using my background in several orientations and theories, along with experience gained over a long clinical social work career, I conduct comprehensive assessments that best address areas of emotional and behavioral concerns. I stay up to date on all the most effective training and information and aim to create a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment by meeting each individual where they are in their struggles and development. This process helps one discover the inherent strengths that allow change to happen ensuring best therapeutic results.
First session
It is very important to me that clients feel comfortable with me. I ask questions to establish what is the perceived issues and to address any questions or concerns to development a solid treatment relationship.
Strengths
My greatest strengths are my warm and empathic demeanor, sense of humor and vast range of experience in the field. I pride myself on the impact of my support for children, adolescents and adults of any background and stay up to date on the most innovative and effective evidence based forms of best practice strategies and techniques.
Ideal clients
I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults and have worked in both New York and Florida. I have extensive training in trauma, loss and bereavement, anxiety and mood disorders. I am best positioned to work with individuals struggling with these types of issues and have worked in a wide range of settings including schools, foster care, hospitals and parenting.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As an experienced therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide the individual in identifying negative thought patterns and how they influence emotions and behaviors. During sessions, I help by challenging and reframing distorted thinking, often using evidence-based techniques like thought records or behavioral experiments. I provide techniques to practice independently to reinforce skills and promote real-life application, ensuring progress is both structured and collaborative.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I find that working with parents is the key to helping children and adolescents address a wide range of challenges.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
As an experienced therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide the individual in identifying negative thought patterns and how they influence emotions and behaviors to address symptoms of depression and suicidality in combination with safety planning. During sessions, I help by challenging and reframing distorted thinking, often using evidence-based techniques like thought records or behavioral experiments. I provide techniques to practice independently to reinforce skills and promote real-life application, ensuring progress is both structured and collaborative.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
As an experienced therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide the individual in identifying negative thought patterns and how they influence emotions and behaviors to address sleep disturbances. During sessions, I help by challenging and reframing distorted thinking, often using evidence-based techniques like thought records or behavioral experiments. I provide techniques to practice independently to reinforce skills and promote real-life application, ensuring progress is both structured and collaborative.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
As an experienced therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide the individual in identifying negative thought patterns and how they influence emotions and behaviors to assist with processing emotions. During sessions, I help by challenging and reframing distorted thinking, often using evidence-based techniques like thought records or behavioral experiments. I provide techniques to practice independently to reinforce skills and promote real-life application, ensuring progress is both structured and collaborative.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Crisis Intervention
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Therapy
Foster Care/Adoption
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense SW7223
MaineLicense LC24569
Rhode IslandLicense ISW04501