Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tammy Leday, and I go by Tamala. It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm a psychotherapist, career coach, and consultant originally from Buffalo, NY, but I have lived worldwide thanks to the Armed Services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), I find joy and helping humans become the best version of themselves. Using a person-centered approach, you will notice that I align my goal with yours, mainly when it includes moving past traumas, faulty thinking errors, addictions, and other self-sabotaging behaviors. Some unhealthy and debilitating thoughts contribute to anxiety, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, depression, relationship conflict, emotional dysregulation, and sleep disorders. Your treatment goals dictate my role as a psychotherapist, career coach, consultant, or a combination of all three in our relationship. It would be an honor to ally with you as we integrate appropriate interventions to move you toward healing. I offer a safe, non-judgment space to support your growth and development, practice coping skills, and motivate a growth mindset to cultivate a change process. During this process, allow yourself grace and practice gratitude; these lead to empowerment! I began my career working internationally with those affected by trauma. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, yoga certified (RYT-200), and mindfulness coach. I also identify as LGBTQIA-affirming and sensitive to gender equality and racial equity. Also, a Ketamine-Assisted psycho-therapist for preparation and integration work. If these characteristics resonate with you, click to schedule an appointment. I congratulate your courage in making the first step toward healing! So step on the mat, be vulnerable, and move towards healing. ~Namaste
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Tammy Leday’s role in the therapeutic alliance is to help you recognize options and gain insight through candid, focused discussions and strength-based disclosures. The first step in resolution is acknowledging the challenge. She works with you to review options that influence positive movement toward optimal wellness and reduce anxiety and depression.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Trauma has affected so much of humanity; sometimes, it is unnoticed until something else happens, and it’s triggered! Gaining extensive knowledge on how to help others work through traumas prompted my training in EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, and KAP (Ketamine Assisted). To be honest, I'm looking forward to FDA approval for MDMA and Psilocybin Assisted Therapy! I work with psychiatrists and others curious about alternative healing methods, including psychedelic treatment modalities for treatment-resistant diagnoses like PTSD, addiction, and chronic pain. Everyone processes pain uniquely, and access to other options from the earth and science can help heal and promote healthy well-being.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Three principle core values that I live by are integrity, authenticity, and compassion. These shape my approach to therapy because transparency and honest communication provide a safe space for vulnerability. Vulnerability is necessary to increase self-awareness and process thoughts and feelings, hindering the ability to become the best version of yourself. Life experiences have shown me that each human is an individual and no two experiences are alike; even if in the same population and experiencing the same scenario or circumstance, people respond differently. Cultural sensitivity is demonstrated through accepting, respecting, and honoring these differences and meeting where you are in your healing process. Trust is essential, and we begin with trust.