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My Approach

My therapeutic approach is to provide support and honest practical feedback in order to assist my clients in effectively addressing personal life challenges. I utilize a variety of treatment methodologies and techniques to offer a highly individualized approach to meet each clients specific needs. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual and build on their strengths in order to work toward attaining the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. 

I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities; CBT, DBT, ACT, Behavioral intervention and specialized training in substance assessment and treatment. 

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Contact Me

Please reach out if you would like to set up a free 5-minute phone consultation or if you have any questions.

tamarawadelcswpc@gmail.com

408-666-3512

Education & Skills

2007

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Issued LCSW # 24123

2001

1997

M.S.W. – San José State University

B.A. in Sociology – San José State University

  • Extensive Skills training in DBT Interventions 

  • Extensive training in Cognitive interventions 

  • Extensive training in Substance Use and Abuse 

  • Extensive training in Family and Adolescent Therapy 

  • Extensive training in High Risk Youth and Families 

  • Extensive training in interventions for various mood and psychiatric disorders

  • Developed and Facilitate Adolescent Girls Outpatient Treatment Program for at-risk teens involved in foster care and the criminal justice system 

  • Developed Mano a Mano social skills group and provided school based counseling at Bret Harte Middle School 

  • Provided therapy to youth at Juvenile Hall and Muriel Wright Center 

  • Certified by the National Center for Trauma and Loss in Children as a Trauma and Loss Clinical Specialist 

  • California Rape Crisis Certification 

  • Developed and Implemented Dually Diagnosed Assessment in Drug Treatment Court 

  • Various awards from SCC Department of Alcohol and Drug Services as well as Drug Treatment Court Programs 

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Hello!

My name is Tamara Wade and I am therapist with 25 years of experience in specialties working with the following groups: women, teens, young adults, and families. In addition to my private practice in Los Gatos, I have provided therapy to high risk adults and youth in the Bay Area criminal justice arena. 

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My style as a therapist is interactive and collaborative. I have a lot of passion for the clients with which I work. 

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