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Social Worker, Psychotherapist, ADHD & Autism Specialist
Tamara Woodard, LMSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Do you lay awake at night worrying if you or your child will be able to overcome what seem like impossible obstacles? Do you your child have social anxiety, outbursts, or shutting down? Tamara can help you or your child with regulating emotions, nurturing strengths, and improving self-esteem.
Find Your Inner Peace with Healing Harbor Counseling
Tamara specializes in helping children, teens, and young adults with manage stress and symptoms related to ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD.
Person-Centered Treatment
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Tamara will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs to help you learn practical coping skills to manage overwhelming feelings, connect with others to develop lasting relationships, improve self-esteem, and start living the life you are meant to have.
Services include individual, family, and group therapy with evidence-based interventions serving ages 18 months to young adults. Tamara provides in-session coaching for parents as well parenting groups that teach strategies proven to help children make positive choices to avoid negative consequences. All therapeutic sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with challenging and reframing negative and unhelpful thought patterns.
Coping strategies and life skills are incorporated into each appointment help with improving functioning and quality of life. All groups provide weekly summaries to practice skills at home.
Online consulting and coaching is available for individuals who are outside of Arizona. Online consulting and coaching is available for individuals who are outside of Arizona. Private pay only. FSA/HSA/ESA accepted.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. If you need immediate assistance, please call crisis at 602-222-9444.
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Parents raising children with ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, social anxiety, depression, trauma or PTSD may be asking tough questions:
1. Why does it sometimes feel impossible to overcome obstacles?
2. Why is leaving the home and transiting to new situations so difficult?
3. Why do bright lights, loud noises, crowds, and hugs cause anxiety and stress?
4. How do we stop meltdowns and angry outbursts?
5. How can I help myself or my child connect with others and develop lasting relationships?
6. How do we manage difficult emotions to prevent shutting down?
7. Will I be able to live a happy and fulfilling life?
Tamara found herself asking those same questions as a parent while raising her own children diagnosed with ADHD and autism, who are today an engineer and a college student. Tamara understands what it means to parent a child with unique needs, and she has experienced many of the same things that you are going through as a parent. As a psychotherapist, Tamara has the expertise to help families overcome each challenge and begin to start thriving.
Groups for Children & Teens
Raising Children & Teens with Unique Needs
Groups for Children & Teens
Kindergarten Enhancement, Ages 5-6. In Person Group, Saturdays 10:30-11:30.
Kindergarten Enhancement, Ages 5-6. In Person Group, Saturdays 10:30-11:30. Kindergarten Enhancement, Ages 5-6. In Person Group, Saturdays 10:30-11:30.
- Kindergarten is a big leap and sometimes kindergartners need extra help learning how to calm their emotions and tame their wiggles so they can focus and settle into their day.
Kool Kidz, Ages 6-9. In Person Group Saturdays 11:45-12:45 (Bring a Lunch or Snack).
- This group is designed to help children use skills for managing difficult emotions, improving socialization with peers, and expressing their wants and needs calmly.
Anxiety Busters, Ages 10-13, In Person Group, Saturdays 1-2 pm
- Emotions can become particularly overwhelming at at this age with anxiety topping the list. This group will help your child learn how to manage intense emotions so they can start feeling more comfortable at school and in social situations.
Teens on a Mission, Ages 14-17, In Person Group, Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
- Teens learn skills for regulating emotions, managing social anxiety, improving interpersonal communication, tolerating difficult emotions/situations, and improving self-esteem.
Groups for Young Adults
Groups for Young Adults
Groups for Children & Teens
Young Adults Living with ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence, or Social Anxiety,. In Person Group, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
- Social anxiety and overwhelming emotions can continue to affect your life into adulthood. This group teaches skills and strategies for regulating emotions, improving interpersonal communication, tolerating stressful situations, and improving self-esteem.
Adult Couples Living with ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence, or Social Anxiety. In Person Group, Thursdays 6-7 pm
- Maintaining a healthy relationship can be difficult, because it is not as easy as it looks. This group will help to strengthen your relationship by improving communication and enhancing trust to connect on a deeper level.
Contact Tamara at 480-430-1459 or tamara@healing-harbor.com to get started.
Parenting Groups
Groups for Young Adults
Parenting Groups
Mommy/Daddy & Me, In Person Group for Families Raising Children Ages 2-11, Saturdays 9:15-10:15 am
- Join other families to receive in-the-moment parent coaching while engaging in fun activities. You will learn parenting strategies proven to work with children who have unique needs, and your child will be able to practice social skills with other children with you nearby.
Online Parenting Group for Parents with Children Ages 2-17, Mondays 6:30-7:30
- Receive parenting strategies proven to help children make positive choices to avoid negative consequences. l skills
Building Bridges for Parents & Adult Children with Autism, ADHD, or Neurodiversity. In Person Group,
Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
- This group is designed to nurture a healthy collaboration between parents and their adult children. Receive in-the-moment coaching and strategies proven to help your adult child make healthy decisions to avoid negative consequences. Your adult child will also have the opportunity to engage in activities with peers to practice socials kills while you look on.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, and where they can develop the skills and tools they need to thrive.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
Tamara Can Help
Neurodiversity refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, extreme anxiety, adherence to strict schedules/patterns, speech and/ language delays, and struggles with reading nonverbal communication cues.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An estimated 1 in 36 children and 5,437,988
Neurodiversity refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, extreme anxiety, adherence to strict schedules/patterns, speech and/ language delays, and struggles with reading nonverbal communication cues.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An estimated 1 in 36 children and 5,437,988 adults are l with ASD in the United States. ASD is more prevalent in males with the ratio of about 1 female for every 3 males being diagnosed. Research has emerged that females are more likely to be overlooked during ASD evaluations. Females are better at masking and camouflaging into their environment so their autistic symptoms can go unnoticed. ymptoms typically present differently in females requiring screeners to look beyond the classic symptoms found in males.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Approximately 6.1 million children (9.4 percent) ages 2 to 17 and 8 million adults (5 percent) have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) in the United States.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. An estimated 20 million adolescents, teens, and adults are affected by social anxiety, and more than 75% of people experience their first symptoms during childhood or adolescence. It can be linked to bullying or teasing and can trigger panic attacks and work/school avoidance.
Tamara Can Help
In-Session Parenting Strategies
Tamara Can Help
Common Issues
Autism
Asperger's
ADHD
Neurodivergence
Sensory Issues (bright lights, noises, tastes/textures, touch/clothing)
Social Anxiety
Difficulty Focusing
Separation Anxiety
Depression
School/Work Avoidance
Procrastination
Analysis Paralysis
Isolation and Loneliness
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Mood Disorder
Poor Self-Esteem
Poor Choices
Ver
Common Issues
Autism
Asperger's
ADHD
Neurodivergence
Sensory Issues (bright lights, noises, tastes/textures, touch/clothing)
Social Anxiety
Difficulty Focusing
Separation Anxiety
Depression
School/Work Avoidance
Procrastination
Analysis Paralysis
Isolation and Loneliness
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Mood Disorder
Poor Self-Esteem
Poor Choices
Verbal and Physical Aggression
Meltdowns and Angry Outbursts
Shutting Down
Attachment & Bonding Struggles
Difficulty Connecting with Peers
Difficulty Sleeping
Interventions & Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Supportive Reflection
Strength Based Therapy
Circle of Security
Infant Toddler Mental Health
Play Therapy
Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)
Role Play
Reflective Parenting
Play Therapy
Narrative Play
Art Therapy Techniques
Sand Tray Therapy
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Brainspotting
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT)
In-Session Parenting Strategies
In-Session Parenting Strategies
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. At Healing Harbor Counseling, proven parenting strategies and support are provided during family counseling sessions and parenting groups. You will come away understanding your child's behavio
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. At Healing Harbor Counseling, proven parenting strategies and support are provided during family counseling sessions and parenting groups. You will come away understanding your child's behaviors and how best to nurture their emotional development while helping them make positive changes to last a lifetime.
E² Twice Exceptional Groups
In-Session Parenting Strategies
In-Session Parenting Strategies
The name, “E² (E squared) Twice Exceptional” is derived from the term “twice exceptional” which is often abbreviated as 2e, and refers to gifted and talented individuals with neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, and social anxiety, to name a few. At Healing Harbor Counseling, we provide E² Twice Exceptional Services that focus on
- Regulating emoti
The name, “E² (E squared) Twice Exceptional” is derived from the term “twice exceptional” which is often abbreviated as 2e, and refers to gifted and talented individuals with neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, and social anxiety, to name a few. At Healing Harbor Counseling, we provide E² Twice Exceptional Services that focus on
- Regulating emotions to decrease outbursts and meltdowns
- Improving distress tolerance
- Managing social anxiety
- Enhancing socialization skills
- Improving interpersonal communication- recognizing social cues, reading nonverbal communication, and conversation starters
- Harnessing special talents or “super powers” to improve daily functioning and improve self-esteem
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer a variety of evidence-based counseling interventions including:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ages 8 and up- designed to help with recognizing, challenging, and reframing negative or unhelpful thought patterns
- Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for ages 3 and up- CBT designed for children who are experiencing difficulties relate
We offer a variety of evidence-based counseling interventions including:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ages 8 and up- designed to help with recognizing, challenging, and reframing negative or unhelpful thought patterns
- Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for ages 3 and up- CBT designed for children who are experiencing difficulties related to a traumatic situation
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- based on CBT and helps with managing emotions, tolerating distressing situations, using coping skills, and improving interpersonal effectiveness in times of stress
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- designed to help with remaining focused on the present moment and accepting thoughts and feelings without judgement
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for ages and up- designed to help individuals process traumatic memories and heal from trauma or distressing experiences
- Brainspotting- decreases the effect of traumatic memories by allowing the brain and body to process a traumatic event fully
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Frequently Asked Questions
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
Can you diagnose me or my child with autism?
Tamara is not able to make a formal autism diagnosis, but she can assist with resources to help you find a developmental pediatrician or psychologist for a comprehensive autism assessment.
Do you offer online sessions?
Video sessions are available via a secure platform.
Do you offer evening and weekend hours?
Tamara offers sessions on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.
Do you accept insurance?
Tamara is private pay and is out of network for all insurances.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Credit/Debit cards or you can utilize your FSA/HSA/ESA funds
Do you accept child custody, DCS or Social Security Disability cases?
Tamara does not accept cases with child custody, DCS, SSD or any legal issues. This is not her area of expertise.
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
Private pay only. Superbills provided upon request to submit for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. FSA, HSA, and ESA are accepted. Sliding fee scale available.
Out of Network for all Insurance Carriers
A $100 fee will be assessed for missed sessions or or late cancellation without a 24-hour notification of a need to cancel.
Missed or late canceled appointment fees must be paid in full before scheduling your next appointment. We are happy to reschedule you once the outstanding balance for the late cancellation is paid.
This is a supervised private practice. It is owned and/or managed by a master's level, non-independently licensee under Board-approved clinical supervision pursuant to A.A.C R4-6-211. The Board approved clinical supervisor of this practice is:
Lindsey Reynoso, LCSW, MSW, CCTP, BSP
480-442-5007 Lindsey@counselingaz.org
