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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

Tamara Tucker

LCSW, 12 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello there : ) I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have been practicing for 12 years. I create confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to unpack your thoughts and process your feelings about whatever is causing you to feel sad, stuck, angry, or confused. It is a privilege to be a part of your journey of healing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session I am getting to know you. I tend to ask questions about your current symptoms, your background, past trauma, and what natural supports you may already have. How did you cope with hard situations in the past? What is different this time? I strive to obtain a holistic picture of you to see how I can best assist.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am plain spoken, have a good sense of humor, and help people feel at ease.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am positioned to serve clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or grief.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief

Other specialties

Chronic Illness
Health/Medical Issues
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Racism
Self Esteem

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Your thoughts affect your feelings, your feelings inform your actions, and your actions determine how you show up in the world. I create space for you to think about what you are thinking about. By doing so you can better identify possible thought distortions and make more helpful choices.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

We will work together from the strengths you already possess to come up with possible solutions to current problems. This form of therapy concentrates on what is happening now and faces forward to the future you wish to have.

Grief Therapy

I support you as you cope with loss. This can be the loss of anyone or anything that was important to you and you are grieving its absence.

Christian Counseling

While I am not a theologian, I can offer support from a Christian based perspective.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $100 per session
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

June 27, 2025

Tamara is very warm, open- minded, and easy to talk too.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Tamara

April 25, 2025

Tamara was so understanding I had a bad connection and she rescheduled immediately with me I think so far she is wonderful

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Tamara

March 4, 2025

She was awesome. I felt very comfortable and calm.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Tamara