Tamara Williams-Benjamin, LPC
Tamara Williams-Benjamin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Pronouns: she/her
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Tamara, a Licensed Professional Counselor here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Who I Work Best With:
- Teens (12-19)
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Veterans
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+ Community
What I Work With:
- Academic Issues
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Existential Issues
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
- Men’s Issues
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
- Procrastination
- Racial Identity
- Racial Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Shame
- Shyness / High Sensitivity
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Social Skills Training
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress / Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women’s Issues
Treatment Preferences:
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
My Therapeutic Style
My therapeutic style is grounded in warmth, respect, cultural sensitivity, and a healthy dose of humor. I believe that genuine human connection is at the heart of healing, and I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I approach each person with openness and deep respect for their unique background, values, and experiences, always mindful of the cultural and social contexts that shape their lives. When appropriate, I incorporate humor as a way to build rapport, lighten difficult moments, and foster a sense of resilience and perspective. My goal is to walk alongside my clients with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity—supporting growth with compassion and care.
Many of the clients I’ve worked with have faced significant challenges, including resistance to change, limited or absent family support, lack of community and social connection, and experiences of complex trauma. These difficulties often show up in different ways and can deeply impact a person’s sense of safety, identity, and resilience.
Through our work together, many of my clients have experienced meaningful growth and transformation. They often develop greater self-awareness, increased self-confidence, and stronger emotional regulation skills. Many also report improvements in their relationships and communication, gaining tools for more effective and fulfilling interpersonal connections. Perhaps most importantly, they begin to reconnect with a sense of hope and possibility for the future.