Tamara Mcfarland Counseling

Dr. Tamara McFarland is a highly respected Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, as well as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, having trained under Dr. Brené Brown and her team. Her education includes an extensive focus on marriage and family dynamics during her doctorate studies, equipping her with the knowledge to handle family conflict and relationship issues skillfully. Dr. McFarland is certified in the Gottman marriage counseling method I & II, which she complements with the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy developed by Sue Johnson to help couples repair their attachments. Her training encompasses EMDR therapy I & II for trauma treatment, in addition to the Trauma Resilience Model® from the Trauma Resource Institute, managed by Elaine Miller-Kraus. With a unique approach that integrates Post Induction Therapy, developed by Pia Mellody, Dr. McFarland addresses childhood trauma and its impact on adult relationships. She specializes in play therapy and is committed to helping families heal from attachment wounds. Additionally, she offers valuable insights into substance abuse and addresses the complexities of sexual and pornography addiction, recognizing the associated trauma and betrayal experienced by partners. Dr. McFarland is currently furthering her expertise in Somatic Experiencing therapy, focusing on the ways trauma manifests physically in the body, underscoring her profound dedication to emotional healing.