Tamara is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and South Carolina. Tamara earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. For more than a decade, Tamara has served as a mental health professional working with individuals of all ages, as well as families and couples in a variety of settings, including schools, youth residential facilities, correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, and her local community.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

As a natural helper, Tamara’s counseling philosophy is to meet and support her clients where they are in their healing journey to wellness. Tamara believes that with adequate support and effort, lasting change is possible.Also, because your beginning did not go as planned.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

1. Empathy and compassion: I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My empathetic nature allows me to connect with clients on a deeper level. 2. Active listening: I'm committed to fully engaging with my clients, listening attentively to their words, tone, and body language. This helps me understand their concerns and develop targeted interventions. 3. Cultural sensitivity and awareness: I recognize the importance of cultural competence in therapy. I'm dedicated to understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds, values, and experiences of my clients. 4. Flexibility and adaptability: Each client is unique, and I'm able to adjust my approach to meet their individual needs. Whether it's incorporating different therapeutic modalities or accommodating scheduling requests, I'm flexible and responsive. 5. Collaborative approach: I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. I work closely with my clients to establish goals, develop strategies, and monitor 6. Ongoing professional development: I'm dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest research, theories, and best practices in the field of therapy. This enables me to provide evidence-based care and continuously improve my skills. 8. Holistic approach: I recognize that individuals are complex and multifaceted, and I strive to address the whole person – including their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 9. Sense of humor and authenticity: I believe that humor and authenticity are essential in building strong therapeutic relationships. I'm committed to being genuine, empathetic, and sometimes humorous in my interactions with clients. 10. Passion for social justice: I'm passionate about promoting social justice and advocating for marginalized communities. I believe that therapy should be accessible and inclusive, and I'm committed to addressing systemic barriers and biases in the mental health field. These strengths enable me to provide compassionate, effective, and culturally sensitive care to my clients.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Tamara works to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client in order to encourage and support them through their life journey. Tamara, also maintains a passion for serving clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, PCOS, and so much more!

About Tamara Meadows