Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Tamara works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tamara
Tamara Folaron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She writes in clear language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. The opening aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to manage hard moments.
Tamara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside mind-body tools to address patterns that keep problems repeating.
Background and approach
She blends talk-based approaches with somatic work and hypnotherapy to reach both conscious thoughts and deeper reactions. Clients learn skills for managing strong feelings, shifting unhelpful thinking, and building habits that support long-term wellbeing. Her practice prioritizes individualized care.
Tamara makes treatment plans that match each person’s goals and life situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all path. She often focuses on building resilience, working through trauma responses, and increasing confidence. Tamara also supports people facing body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, eating and food-related issues, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Those concerns are woven into therapy when they relate to a person’s broader goals. She works from a compassionate, results-oriented perspective. Sessions emphasize practical tools clients can use between visits and gentle exploration of underlying patterns.
Tamara practices in Virginia and conducts therapy in English.
What Tamara works with
Everything Tamara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tamara's practice.
Approaches that combine talk work and body-based tools
Clinical work blends CBT-style techniques with somatic methods to address thoughts and bodily responses that drive anger and anxiety. Cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, while somatic work focuses on physical signs of stress and ways to calm the body. Clinical hypnotherapy is also part of the toolkit to reach deeper habits and reactions that feel automatic. In plain terms, this involves guided techniques to access focused attention and revisit reactions so new, healthier responses can be practiced. Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients help set priorities so sessions match what matters most to them. For practical session logistics, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or when video is difficult to maintain, so clarify which options are offered when you schedule.Questions people ask about Tamara
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with added attention to body image, caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, eating issues, and veteran-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach?
The approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with mind-body techniques and hypnotherapy where useful. Sessions balance practical skills training with gentle work on deeper patterns that drive emotions and behavior.
What is Tamara's professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life-stress concerns. Her focus is on helping people build resilience and reduce recurring distress.
Where does this therapist practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Virginia and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.