About
My name is "Ms. Tam" or "Ms. Hicks" and I am here to help. I am a licensed mental health professional and I will be able to partner with you on this journey. I am pleased you have selected me, Tamara Hicks as your therapist. This disclosure will inform you about my background and counseling practice to ensure that you understand our professional relationship. I graduated from North Carolina Central University in May 1996 with dual degrees, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I obtained my Master’s in Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in September 2014. In 2015, I tested and passed the NBCC National Board of Counselors Certification exam. I also have met and continue to engage in the required CEU’s – continuing education units required to maintain full licensure in NC and Oregon. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles that prevent them from enjoying healthy lives. My motto is: Therapy is a journey, and you are in the drivers’ seat, and I am in the passenger seat (shotgun!).
My counseling approach is a very eclectic style and encompasses person-centered therapy, family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy and as of recent, training in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I may pull from other theories and incorporate various techniques depending on the specific needs of the client. On occasion, I may suggest that you read books, take some tests, or interact with some worksheet assignments and journaling. Change is seldom quick and easy; therefore, your consistent and ongoing effort will be necessary.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Group Taxonomy Code:
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
5 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101Y00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Practice Locations
4822 Albemarle Rd Ste 205
Charlotte, NC 28205-6668
Phone Number: (980) 949-8811
Fax Number: (980) 406-3878