I have learned that I am not for everyone and everyone is not for me. I am a whole vibe professionally speaking. Therapy is a journey one in which the client is in the drivers seat and the therapist is in the passenger seat, shotgun! When you come to therapy its like showing up in some type of vehicle I will gladly get in and help navigate throughout the ride. Once the ride ends I get out and say goodbye until next time. Oh and I make sure during the ride you don't run us off the road ;).
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is comprised of assessments and a get to know session. We will identify your thought and behavior patterns that impact your satisfaction with life and help towards establishing your wellness goals. Through our supportive relationship we will gain insight and design what's the best modality for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a strong client base for issues with anxiety, depression, and trauma. The first session dives deep into what will scratch the surface and open certain doors to rooms and places the client wants and needs to explore; or not. I recommend minimum 3 sessions to build upon your toolbox to help manage your symptoms.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
The client that wants to get to the root of the pain, hurt, awkwardness, craziness, sadness, the list goes on is a great match with Ms. Tam. The client that also pulls from hope, spirit, experience, the unknown is a match with me. Its helpful for the client to remain open throughout at least 3-6 sessions after the assessment in order to fully rate symptom change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The techniques may include but are not limited to dialogue, behavior modification, reframing of thoughts, realization, role play, communication techniques and expressive arts.
EMDR
Specific procedural steps are used to access and reprocess information which incorporates alternating bilateral visual, auditory, or tactile stimulation.
Christian Counseling
As a Christian, I will discuss with clients who are also believers and want to discuss their spiritual practices and beliefs related to the Christian faith such as prayer and meditation. Also I know that everyone is not a believer in Christianity and that is ok. You don't have to be a Christian to want or need therapy ;0).
Eclectic
My counseling approach is very eclectic and includes person-centered therapy, family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy and as of recent, training in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and training with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I may pull from all or other theories and incorporate various techniques depending on the specific needs of the client and/or family.
7 ratings with written reviews
October 5, 2025
Miss Tam is a pleasure-easy to talk to. mostly recovered from childhood, but stuck on other guilt and Shame. EMDR-alone on an Android phone feels gut wrenching. With a pained inner child/weak adult to champion, maybe megahertz therapy with guided meditations. Also we should have gotten two visits under our belt... Where was I in my recovery? How self-aware? And my support network. It takes time to divulge the detail a professional would need to match care to need..
October 3, 2025
Ms. Tam made my first session go very smoothly. She laid out our game plan to help me focus on the areas that needed some improvement as well as reinforced the areas that I have already been working on. She is open minded and transparent which resonates well with me.
August 1, 2025
I was referred to this provider through my employer and I am so glad she was the selected as a preferred provider. She is so relatable, humorous, authentic and smart. She has given me tools to help me focus, be able to calm myself and most importantly she has seen and heard me and guided me to understand and begin processing what I am experiencing. I feel very grateful that she is my counselor.