Tamara Carter has more than 14 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, such as inpatient psychiatric clinics, outpatient clinics, private practice, specialty clinics, and nursing homes.

She has extensive clinical experience working with individuals and groups in various areas, including trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, anger management, schizophrenia, DBT, group psychotherapy, and palliative care.

Tamara adopts an integrative and holistic approach guided by the understanding that a balance in the mind, body, and spirit play a vital role in mental health.

To meet each patient’s needs, she utilizes various techniques and skills drawn from evidence-based treatment modalities, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), motivational interviewing, PE (Prolonged Exposure) PTSD treatment, solution-focused therapy, along with psychoeducation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Adjustment Disorders

• Anger Management

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Communication Effectiveness

• Coping Skills

• Depression & other Mood Disorders

• Distress Tolerance

• Divorce Related Issues

• Dual Diagnosis (Dual DX)

• Emotion Regulation

• Geriatric Therapy

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Schizophrenia & other Thought Disorders

• Self-esteem Issues

• Stress Management

TREATMENT MODALITIES

• Brief Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness Based Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Patient Centered Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Trauma Informed Therapy

• Christian Point of View

CREDENTIALS

• Mater of Arts (MA)

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CAADC)