Hey there! I’m Tamara. I’m an Associate Therapist at Midtown.

The only way out is through - Kristin Neff

Creating a safe environment is vital to the healing process. I value using compassion to soften the journey through hard memories and feelings. Your wellbeing and sense of growth are important goals to explore and integrate.

I’m honoured to support adults at different life stages and from various walks of life. Most of my clients start counselling to help them through a difficult time.

Much of my experience has been working with those who have experienced unkind life events and different forms of domestic violence and/or other traumatic experiences. I enjoy helping my clients navigate anxiety, trauma (PTSD), relationship issues, and/or couples counselling (infidelity, betrayal, emotional neglect, family and parenting stress).

No matter what soil you find yourself planted in, I’m passionate about the important, collaborative work of helping you THRIVE!

I use evidence-based tools like Solution-Focused Therapy, SFT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EFCT. I aso incorporate Attachment Theory, various cognitive modalities, and psychoeducation.

I’m keen to explore what resonates best with you.

As a newer grad, I’m currently offering Associate Therapist Services at Midtown Counselling. To account for having fewer years of experience than other Midtown Therapists, Associates charge a much discounted rate: $100/session. I’m so pleased to provide this affordable service option while I grow my professional experience.

To learn more about this title and why you might prefer to work with an Associate Therapist, click here. To see how these fees compare with Midtown’s others fees, click here.

Outside of counselling, I enjoy spending time with family and listening to fun music while I walk, skate, or swim. I like trying new activities with old friends and sharing learning experiences with everyone. I don’t like to cook, but am happy to wash the dishes.

I’m proud to have served Kitchener-Waterloo for many years through volunteering and working in a variety of community services.

To book your 20 min New Client Consult or a first session, email me or book online

Is there something else you’d like to know about me? Just ask.

A little about my position: I have a Master of Social Work degree (MSW) and am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, OCSWSSW (RSW). I also have a bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree. I am also a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, OAMHP