Black Diamond, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Tamara Axtell, MS, LMHC, NCC, is a dedicated counselor who specializes in guiding individuals toward their ideal lives. She understands how the weight of the past or the uncertainty of the future can feel like a ball and chain, holding clients back from the freedom they seek. Tamara is passionate about helping her clients envision and work towards the lives they desire. Recognizing that life can become complicated, she commits fully to the therapeutic process, working diligently alongside her clients to develop practical skills and build confidence in facing their unique challenges. She provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and co-occurring addictions, firmly believing that difficult conditions do not need to become life sentences. Additionally, Tamara has a knack for assisting families in navigating the intricacies of parenting teenagers, seeking solutions that resonate with each family's unique dynamics. Her core values of empathy, presence, and reflection guide her practice, as she aspires to help her clients reach their fullest potential. With Tamara's support, clients can find the peace and grace that enables them to live more freely and pursue their goals.