About Tamara
Tamara York is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She guides people through stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, attention challenges, and substance issues using clear, practical steps. Tamara aims to create an open space where people can say what they are feeling without judgment and start working toward a better everyday life.
Over three decades she has worked alongside schools and community services, so she knows how school-related problems can affect parents and children.
How Tamara works
That background helps when conversations need to include teachers, school plans, or routines that support learning and focus. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and home life, then helps people try manageable changes. Tamara also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship strain, and caregiver stress.
She pays attention to patterns such as codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and compulsive behaviors, and she helps clients break those patterns in simple steps. Sessions emphasize practical ideas that people can use between appointments. Her approach is calm and down-to-earth.
She works at the client’s pace and prioritizes what matters most to each person. Tamara helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track small wins over time. People who choose Tamara often want straightforward guidance for everyday problems.
She is available for sessions from Kansas and accepts international clients. Meetings can be arranged by starting the online matching process and scheduling a time that fits.
What Tamara works with
The areas below are the ones Tamara selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
Also listed
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LSCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kansas |
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Online support options
How evidence-based tools translate to online therapy
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on practical skills and clear problem-solving. One common technique involves teaching specific coping strategies for anxiety and stress, like brief breathing exercises and actionable steps to manage overwhelming moments. These methods help with panic attacks, ongoing worry, and daily stressors. Another useful approach targets attention and executive function, offering structure, routines, and simple planning tools to improve focus and memory for people with ADHD-related difficulties.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will work together with the client to choose techniques that match personal goals and daily life. Over time, they will adjust the plan based on what is helpful and what is not, so sessions stay relevant and actionable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins or immediate problem-solving, and text-based messaging is useful for ongoing reminders and brief reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while using evidence-based techniques in everyday life.
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A practical next step
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