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Tamara, a social worker/psychotherapist provides autism evaluations & counseling for ages 12 mos to young adults. Tamara has helped 1000+ individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, & autism to not only manage their immediate challenges, but to start thriving for the future.
We believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life. Our counseling services will help you to process unresolved issues, manage stress & recognize your potential. Our autism assessments will provide the answers you are looking for. Let us help you find your inner peace.
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Individual, family, & group counseling available. Couples counseling is offered for adults living with neurodivergence.
Tamara will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. You will learn to nurture your strengths & use practical coping skills to manage overwhelming emotions, connect with others to develop lasting relationships, & improve self-esteem so you can start living the life you are meant to have.
Tamara will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. You will learn to nurture your strengths & use practical coping skills to manage overwhelming feelings, connect with others to develop lasting relationships, & improve self-esteem so you can start living the life you are meant to have. utism evaluations are available for ages 12 months to adults. Tamara will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. You will learn to nurture your strengths & use practical coping skills to manage overwhelming feelings, connect with others to develop lasting relationships, & improve self-esteem so you can start living the life you are meant to have.
Family counseling provides in-session parent coaching. Couples counseling is available for young adults managing nerodivergence. All services require an intake appointment prior to starting & groups require registration in advance. Parenting groups include strategies proven to help children make positive choices to avoid negative consequences. All individual, family, group, & couple sessions integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for challenging/reframing negative & unhelpful thought patterns as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help with regulating emotions, decreasing symptoms, & tolerating difficult emotions/situations. Coping strategies & life skills are incorporated into each appointment to help improve functioning & quality of life. All groups provide weekly summaries to practice skills at home.
1930 S. Alma School Rd, Building B, Suite 214, Mesa AZ 85210
480-430-1459
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
Parents who are raising children with ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, social anxiety, depression, trauma or PTSD may be faced with 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.
Kindergarten Enhancement Ages 5-6
In Person Group, Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am
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.
Young Adults Living with ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, or Social Anxiety
In Person Group, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Social anxiety and overwhelming emotions continue to affect your life into adulthood. This group teaches skills and strategies for recognizing triggers, regulating emotions, improving social communication, tolerating stressful situations, and improving self-esteem.
Adult Couples Living with ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, 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. 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.
Call Tamara at 480-430-1459 to get started.
Mommy/Daddy & Me, In Person Group for Families Raising Children Ages 2+ 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 while you are nearby.
Online Group for Parents Raising Children & Teens
Mondays 6:30-7:30
Receive skills & strategies proven to help children make positive choices to avoid negative consequences.
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 parent 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 practice social skills with peers while you look on.
Find the answers you have been looking for with a comprehensive autism evaluation at Healing Harbor Counseling. Tamara provides autism evaluations for ages 12 months to adults by administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS-2) and collecting additional data through a series of age-appropriate assessments, interviews, & feedback forms. No waiting list. Evenings/Saturday appointments available. Private pay. HSA/FSA accepted.
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.
Neurodiversity refers to a variety of conditions such as ADHD, autism, & giftedness where the brain & nervous system work differently. Some describe the differences by comparing them to how an iPhone functions versus how an android phone works. Both phones complete the same types of functions but they contain different operating systems.
Neurodiversity refers to a variety of conditions such as ADHD, autism, & giftedness where the brain & nervous system work differently. Some describe the differences by comparing them to how an iPhone functions versus how an android phone works. Both phones complete the same types of functions but they contain different operating systems. A neurodiverse brain & nervous system are sensitive & can react more intensely to big emotions & outside stimuli, such as lights, sounds, taste/textures, smells, clothing, & social situations. They can feel overwhelming at times & lead to increased anxiety, panic attacks, & avoidance.
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.
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
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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
Narrative Play
Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)
Role Play
Reflective Parenting
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)
Services
Individual & Family Counseling for Ages 12 Months to Young Adults
Group Counseling for Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Children & Adults, Divided by Ages & Developmental Levels
Parenting Groups
In Person Couples Group for Young Adults Managing ADHD, Autism, or Neurodiversity
Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for Ages 12 Months to Adults
Autism & ADHD Consultation Services/Training for Counselors, Psychologists, Physicians, Dentists, First Responders, Law Enforcement, & Teachers
Online Parent Coaching for Families Living Outside of Arizona
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.
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
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
We offer a variety of evidence-based counseling interventions including:
We offer a variety of evidence-based counseling interventions including:
Can you diagnose me or my child with autism?
Tamara is trained to make a formal autism diagnosis by administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) along with other assessments based on written/verbal interviews and parent/teacher feedback forms
Do you offer online sessions?
Video sessions are available via a secure platform.
Do you offer evening and weekend hours?
Tamara offers evening and Saturdays appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
Tamara is private pay and out of network for all insurances. A super bill is provided upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement
What forms of payment do you accept?
Credit/Debit cards
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 and Tamara does not provide recommendations for court hearings.
Private pay only. Sliding fee scale available upon request.
If you have experienced trauma, it is important to seek help from a qualified therapist. Tamara is trained to help you work through the trauma and develop healthy coping strategies. She offers a variety of trauma-focused therapies to meet your unique needs including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) & Brainspotting.
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
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