Tamara Woodard, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Tamara is a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist and ADHD/autism specialist who provides counseling services for children, young adults, and families affected by autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, neurodivergence, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, depression, problems focusing, difficulty regulating emotions, aggression, social anxiety, school/work avoidance, meltdowns, and shutting down. Tamara has raised two children with ADHD and autism who are now an engineer and a college student. She understands professionally and personally about the complexities and challenges related to extreme social anxiety, low self-esteem, sensory overload, feeling out of control, and difficulty relating to peers. Tamara can help with identifying strengths and talents as well as learning skills to manage symptoms, improve self-esteem, and enhance every-day functioning. Individual, family, and group counseling is available. In-session parent coaching, separate parent appointments, and parenting groups are available to provide support and proven parenting strategies.
Autism Consultation and Training
Tamara provides autism-specific consultations and trainings for medical, behavioral health, and dental professionals as well as teachers, principals, other educators, law enforcement, and first responders. By targeting a wide range of medical and behavioral health professionals, Tamara is addressing the need for understanding and advocacy in diverse areas of society by promoting inclusivity and creating a more supportive environment for individuals with autism. Tamara’s comprehensive approach decreases negative stereotypes and increases understanding, awareness, and support for individuals with autism in various aspects of society. Trainings and consultations are offered in person and online.
Online Parenting Group
We believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life. Our counseling services help with processing unresolved issues, managing stress, and developing healthy coping strategies. Our autism assessments are available for those who may be seeking answers and support for themselves or a loved one. Let us help you find your inner peace.
Regulating emotions
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In-Person Skills Group for Ages 3-4/4-5,
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In Person Group for Families Raising Children, Ages 2 and up
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Person Centered Treatment
At Healing Harbor Counseling, we will work with you to develop a customized plan designed to nurture strengths, navigate difficult emotions, and help you to not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but to achieve personal growth and begin thriving for the future.
This is the moment you have been waiting for to start living your best life. It is time to say goodbye to self-doubt and fear, and hello to empowerment and confidence.
The Neurodiverse
Brain
Neurodiversity refers to a variety of conditions such as ADHD, autism, and giftedness where the brain and nervous system work differently.
In-Session Parenting
Strategies
Perhaps you are realizing that traditional parenting approaches are not a good fit for your child who does not respond the same as other children.
Parent Coaching
Parenting does not come with an instruction manual, and there may come a time when you want additional tools outside of family sessions. Parent coaching involves an intensive problem solving and skill-building session or series of sessions, designed to help parents identify practical strategies they can use to address their child’s and their family’s unique needs. Parent coaching provides evidence-based approaches to address a wide array of challenges. You will learn strategies that are proven to work with toddlers to teens who have unique needs.
Autism Evaluations
Have you been looking for an autism evaluation for yourself or a loved one only to be faced with barriers related to long waiting lists and high costs? Tamara is trained and certified to provide affordable, diagnostic autism evaluations for ages 12 months to adults, and in most cases, appointments can be scheduled within 1-2 weeks of calling.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 36 or 2.8% of children in the United States, with the statistics in Arizona being similar at 2.7%….
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