- Parenting support
- ADHD focus
- School-related help
About Tamara
Tamara York is a Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Tamara helps people who are dealing with school-related problems and works with parents on concerns that involve the school system. She supports people who struggle with concentration, memory, and focus related to ADHD. She also addresses caregiver strain, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and problems that come with blended families.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Tamara aims to make sessions a place where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens and then helps clients identify steps they can try between sessions. The work often includes improving communication, managing impulsivity, and learning ways to calm intense reactions.
Over three decades in practice, Tamara has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, domestic violence, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, and disruptive mood concerns. She brings that experience to concrete problem-solving in the room. Clients who want to reduce anger, manage stress at work, or repair strained relationships will find focused, experience-based help.
For people ready to begin, she asks that they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment details vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Practical therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Tamara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach helps people recognize patterns that trigger strong reactions, then practices alternative responses to reduce intensity and improve communication. This is useful for managing anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflict.Another approach emphasizes skills training for attention and organization. It breaks tasks into smaller steps, builds routines, and teaches practical ways to improve focus and follow-through. That method is often helpful for ADHD-related concentration and memory concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with clients to determine which techniques fit best based on their goals and daily life. She will adjust strategies over time so they remain practical and relevant to the problems a person brings.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. The main practical benefits of remote sessions are easier scheduling, less travel, and the ability to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. Some people prefer sessions that do not require video, while others use full video meetings for longer work; discuss preferences when you schedule to find what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, and trauma-related reactions. Anger is treated as one of several emotional responses to address in sessions.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps things practical and direct, listening first and helping clients identify steps to try between sessions. The focus is on clear, manageable strategies rather than abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, parenting, ADHD, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Kansas LSCSW and practices from Kansas while offering services in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English for those outside the U.S.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.