About me

Hi! I'm Tamara and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. I have had a wonderfully varied career working with people of all ages and with all types of issues.

The first thing to know about me is that I believe in change. I facilitate it, I see it everyday, and I myself experience it. When we are struggling to find our way, it is often hard to remember that change is a constant - it is the one thing we can count on! The tricky thing about change is that it can be very scary - we as humans like to know what is going to happen and how we can prepare for it! Life often just doesn't give a heads up - so each of us need to have the skills within to cope, and thrive, when change arrives. Counseling with me helps discover and strengthen those skills - all within a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship!

The teenage years are nothing but change! It is a time of physical change - especially in the brain - as well as emotional and spiritual change. It may seem like everything is different literally overnight, or that one minute you are expected to act grown up but the next minute be told you are too young. Relationships can also change on a dime - romantic feelings and friendships can be hard to figure out. Having someone to talk to helps - it really does!

Because people are different, I have a variety of treatment options in my counseling practice that is tailored to specific needs. I have training in Client Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Motivational Interviewing to name just a few. At the base of all these theories is the relationship between the therapist and the client. This relationship is paramount to successful outcomes - I believe clients need to feel heard, supported and validated.

I love my work, I love helping people change and feel better, and most importantly, I love connecting with clients. Hope we work together soon!

Tamara

Areas of Expertise:
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Life transitions
Psycho-Oncology

I also have experience in LGBT and Queer issues, Family Systems, Trauma and Abuse, Grief, Sexual Health, Education, Higher Education Transitioning and Disability Access, Parenting, Coaching, Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care, Social Skills Acquisition and Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder
Years of Experience: 30

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MO LPC 001097


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tamara Williams-Reding. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks

We have had a short with Tamara but she was so easy to talk to and very reassuring.

Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Tamara for 5 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Tamara is supportive and helps me reflect on my processes. She helps me to be kind to myself.

Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

I started working with Tamara in 4 months ago during one of the biggest transitions of my life. I had left a toxic workplace I'd been in for over a decade, and I was carrying a lot. As a mom of two, I'd spent so long defining myself by what I did for everyone else at home and at work, that I didn't even realize how much of myself I'd lost along the way.

Talking to Tamara has helped me see things differently. She's warm, grounded, and one of the best listeners I've ever met. I've been able to open up in a way I didn't think I could, and slowly I'm starting to see myself more clearly. I'm not just a mom or a cog in a machine. I'm a talented, ambitious, and caring woman who's allowed to take up space, who deserves to.

Tamara has a way of gently quieting my inner critic and helping me notice the strength and progress I tend to overlook. I honestly feel lucky to have her support during such a big season of growth and change.

Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Great at listening and giving advice that's effective. Tamara gives me a sense of comfort when talking to her,

Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Tamara for 5 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Amazing problem solver.

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 4 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

She is the best. Time and again her insight helps provide me with clarity and insight to move forward through life’s challenges.

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

So kind and patient. Has been such a good experience. Thank you Tamara

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Tamara is fantastic. She is personable, interested, and engaged in what you are working through. She not only helps you through your difficult time, but does so in a seemingly fun and enlightened manner. I highly recommend Tamara for any couple to teen counseling your once fresh relationship.

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

I really feel heard and understood when I speak to her.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Tamara for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Tamara has been essential and incredible in helping us prepare for a second baby, we appreciate her so much!

Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 9 months

Tamara is really the best. I'm very thankful to have met her and the work we have done together for almost a year now. She's been always there for me and I appreciate her greatly.

Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Never enough stars for Tamara! I always look forward to our easy chats, words of comfort and encouragement and most often lots of laughs too.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Tamara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Tamara has been a great help dealing with anxiety and a lot of changes and challenges in my life. Tamara provided some good tools and helped me navigate through this difficult time. Tamara helped me not be so hard on myself and restore the calmness in my head

Thank you for everything

Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Tamara has been an absolutely vital part of my recovery process and has helped me to find tools to navigate my anxiety and depression and most importantly has taught me to be kind to myself. I am so grateful to her for her kindness and expertise and couldn’t recommend her more for anyone struggling and needing help.

Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks

Tamara is amazing!

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Tamara is amazing! So grateful for her :)

Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I’m satisfied with my experience up until now, however I believe it’s a bit too early for me to tell yet, but I’m very comfortable with how my sessions are going at the moment.

Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

Insightful and professional doctor

Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning relationship

My wife and I love Tamara! She is so funny, helpful, and understanding. She always has a fresh point of view for us and is so empathetic and encouraging. Highly recommended!

Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Tamara helped me so much at a time in my life when I needed support. She is so easy to talk to, and made me feel so comfortable. She listened to me and helped me find my way back to myself again. She is supportive, kind and really listens to what you have to say. I highly recommend her and if I need to use teen counseling again in the future I would 100% come back to Tamara. Thank you for everything!

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Tamara is very helpful/wonderful to work with and always insightful!

Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Tamara has changed my life. There’s nothing more I can say that adequately describes how much of a difference she has made. She is kind, compassionate, gets to know you while still letting you get to know her a little bit so you feel more open talking to her.

Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

For the short time we've known each other, Tamara has been a positive influence in my life. She is so kind, non-judgmental and I felt so at ease with her. I highly recommend her!!

Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

She is really easy to talk to and asks good questions

Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I felt a great connection and comfort with Tamara within minutes, and look forward to our sessions. I feel that she is genuinely interested in my situation and keen to help. She brings fresh and insightful perspective, along with tools and tactics that I was able to use right away to feel better and take incremental steps toward healing. I would definitely seek her out to help work through future challenges.

Written on Jan 17, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Tamara is just what I needed at this time in my life. She is clearly very experienced, focused on being proactive and solutions oriented. Its wonderful to have someone to speak to who listens without judgment, makes you realise you are only human and knows how to help you chart a way forward. Recommended!

Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Tamara for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I've worked with Tamara twice and I'm always so grateful for the insightful perspective she offers. It's so refreshing to have such objective and meaningful dialogue!

Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Tamara is really brilliant at validating my emotions and experiences and helping me to contemplate solutions for myself. I've been with her for about 2 months and already feel a big improvement in my self esteem. I wasn't able to continue for longer due to financial issues in this new pandemic lockdown but hopefully I will be back and will definitely be requesting Tamara. :)

Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Tamara Williams-Reding has saved my life. I would be in a dark pit of despair if it weren't for her, and for that I owe her my life. She's very respectable, responds in a timely matter, and will listen to your entire story and ask follow-up questions to make sure you are helped in the best way she could possibly help you. She has this trusting aura about her that you know you can tell her anything and she will do anything to better your situation.

Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Amazing personality! I feel completely at ease speaking with Tamara. I can express my self openly and it’s been an amazing experience. I feel that with continued work I will see a huge improvement in my wellbeing.

Written on Sep 18, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 10 months on issues concerning relationship

Tamara helped us through a very difficult time in our relationship. We felt she was always in our corner, always having our needs as a couple paramount. She was wise, witty and smart - our marriage is stronger than ever now, and that's in big part thanks to her work with us. Thanks Tamara.

Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem

Tamara is lovely, energetic, and extremely warm. I felt comfortable talking with her in the first few minutes and am so happy that teen counseling matched me with her!

Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

I’ve been with Tamara for just over a month now and I could not have asked for a better person. She’s supportive, understanding, and talks in a way that is perfect for me to understand. She is super observant and knows exactly what I need & to talk about. Honestly could not have been a better person for me. 1000000/10!

Written on Jun 19, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues

I've never tried therapy before. I haven't been opposed to it, just rather finding the money and the time for it always seemed to be inconvenient. Having the money now, alongside some developments in the complexity of my current relationship, life, and work environment, led me to try out therapy.

I was matched with Tamara and had no idea what to expect, how could I! Everything has been great so far. I have found myself discovering new things about how I think or why I think a certain way, or react to a certain thing, and am able to process those reactions and feelings more quickly, with a deeper level of understanding.

Tamara has done great work so far, she's super easy to talk to, and even when some more awkward conversations come up she makes it super not-so-awkward, which is definitely appreciated. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her and can truly say Tamara has helped me understand my brain and heart more!

Written on Jun 10, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

In the short time I’ve known Tamara she has been super supportive, a great listener, kind, and asks such amazing compelling questions. She is funny and so easy to get along with! I was matched with the best counselor possible! Thank you!

Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

She is just awesome!

Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

An amazing and energetic counselor! She was a really good and thoughtful listener and easy to talk to!

Written on May 02, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Tamara is an incredibly wonderful and professional. She has helped me through some very tough times and has helped me find some closure, as well personal development on taking control of my anxiety.

Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Fantastic woman, very skilled, already helped me a lot in a few sessions. Thanks!

Written on Jan 29, 2020 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks

She’s been terrific!

Written on Dec 11, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

When speaking with Tamara, it never feels like I’m at a therapy appointment, it feels like I am talking to a close mentor. She often jumps in with the unexpected comment or input that is just oh so accurate. I appreciate how much I felt heard and understood by Tamara, and that I’m being mentored in life and spirit and being helped along the way rather than simply working on my mental health. It’s a small aspect, but has a large effect on feeling very empowered after every session. Even when I’ve come to sessions distressed and anxious, I leave feeling empowered and capable of handling my situation.

Written on Nov 29, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I can’t believe how well I clicked with Tamara right off the bat! Loving this whole service so far.

Written on Nov 22, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Tamara is an amazing counselor. She makes me feel relaxed talking to her as if I've known her a long time. I appreciate her advice and the things she makes me think about. She also has a sense of humor to lighten the mood when appropriate! Highly recommend her!

Written on Oct 28, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Tamara is the best I have come across yet. She is literally the only person that listens to me and helps me see things differently. She messages even if I don't message just to see how I'm getting on. If I ever need help in the future I will always be looking for Tamara.

Written on Sep 20, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Tamara is such a kind, listening and caring person. She helped me a lot to open up about my feeling & problems and it was surprisingly easy to just tell her everything, which was really hard because of my trust issues. She really understands and remembers the thing you’ve told her. I consider myself very lucky to be assigned to her, thank you so much for everything Tamara.

Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Tamara is amazing just her energy and vibrancy makes me instantly feel better. She is a great listener and always responds in a timely manner.

Written on Sep 13, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief

Tamara is an incredibly caring and thoughtful individual. She truly listens to what you have to say and supports you fully throughout your journey. I love how Tamara makes me laugh and wants to learn about my interests in addition to helping me fight my mental illness. I trust her completely and she is so easy to talk to. Honestly I don’t know what I would do without her!

Written on Sep 01, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Tamara has been such a Godsend. She empowered me in areas of my life I used to resent, and helped me learn to peacefully dialogue with myself. I’m so much better equipped to tackle the complexities of life because of her help.

Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem

Tamara is absolutely amazing! I’ve been seeing her for a few weeks now and I’ve really enjoyed our sessions. She has such a warm personality and radiates such kindness that makes you instantly feel comfortable and safe to talk about anything.

Written on Aug 09, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Tamara is amazing. She makes it so easy to talk to her and gives her honest opinion. I wouldn't want another therapist!

Written on Jun 14, 2019 after therapy with Tamara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very perceptive and compassionate.

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