Specialties
Including but not limited to folks who are/were Mormons, Evangelicals, Pentecostals, Catholics, Independent Fundamental Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists, Amish/Mennonites, Apostolics, pyramid scheme members, Christian nationalists, New Age groups, and Scientology members. Even horrible bosses!
Harm or trauma from a religious group, cult, or authority figure.
Internalized guilt believes, “I’ve done bad/wrong.” Internalized shame goes one step further and believes, “I am bad/wrong.” If you were raised believing you are a sinner or that who you are/what you like is “wrong,” this can leave you doubting and distrusting yourself. Learn to relate to yourself with kindness and rebuild confidence in yourself.
Recovery from shame and guilt.
Relationship & intimacy problems.
Sex and sexuality are often some of the last areas where deconstruction happens. Purity culture messages can lead to repressed sexuality, physical pain with intimacy, naivety about sex, and failed relationship expectations. Tami understands this can be difficult to talk about, never judges you, and fosters safety to process, not just verbally, but to shift what may be blocking you physically. I offer individual or couples coaching.
Women's Health
Let’s face it, being in a female body is a different experience. Tami understands patriarchal systems, hormonal changes, fertility issues, post-partum struggles, caretaker fatigue, endometriosis, pelvic floor pain, sexism in the workplace, or the unspoken expectation that you “do it all.” You’ve been raised to make yourself small, accommodate others, and ignore your body. You’re exhausted. A more fulfilling life is possible.
*I love working with male and non-binary folks as well!
So often the target of religious hatred, you may feel exhausted, ashamed, or alone. Tami creates an environment of safety and acceptance where you can learn to love and live your full identity. Sometimes this work involves grief/boundary setting with those who don’t accept you.
LGBTQIA2S+ folks.
Highly-sensitive empaths, creatives, and caretakers.
As a child you were terrified of getting in trouble, parentified, and absorbed the energy of the people around you. This sensitivity paired with high control religious homes can create deep harm. Learn to love the deep feeler/carer in you and to say “no” to others so you can say “yes” to yourself.
Recovering perfectionists and high achievers.
You were a straight A student with the high achieving job. You did everything right. And yet something feels wrong - you may be exhausted, joyless, your relationship is strained, or have developed chronic pain. Tami will help you feel less stress and pressure. Take back your health and happiness!
If your relationship to food and your body is strained, Tami has experience working at an outpatient treatment center and in her private practice with folks with eating disorders.
Body image issues.
Military service members and/or their partners.
Tami understands the unique stress and trauma that come from military service and the toll it takes on loved ones. If you’re experiencing moral injury (persistent distress about something that violated your morals), you are not alone. Tami is married to a veteran and has participated in support groups with service members recovering from PTSD and moral injury.