Timara Betts is a Trauma Informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose aim is to support others to build upon their strengths to gain satisfaction within their authentic selves, nurture positive relationships and achieve personal goals. She specializes in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Theraplay to help address concerns that include but are not limited to depression, stress management, grief and loss, anxiety, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and self-esteem. Timara is a recently published author of a gratitude journal. Her several years of professional experience with youth, families, and professionals has strengthened her passion to empower seekers who are on a path to increased self-discovery as each stage in human development can lead us to closer to self-actualization.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our initial session, we will start with brief instructions and address any questions that you may have. We will then focus on your concerns and growth opportunities that will be helpful when establishing a tailored plan for your individual needs.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Behavioral therapy. Cognitive therapy. Interpersonal therapy. Psychoanalysis. Mindfulness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Timara is a dedicated therapist who appreciates collaborating with black female clients to provide a safe space while making continuous strides to break the stigma around mental health within the black community.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with black girls and women who desire to have a safe space to process their experiences and emotions. Society’s expectations to be strong and perfect often leads to high stress and disempowerment. My approach to therapy is through a strengths based perspective, that focuses on ways to combat false narratives of one self and establish effective coping skills to improve their quality of life.