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Entry 185262Kansas / United States

Tamara York

Tamara York, LSCSW

Kansas 30 years in practice

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LSCSW - stress and parenting help

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • ADHD related focus

About Tamara

LSCSW, licensed in Kansas, with 30 years of professional experience. Tamara York helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting questions, and attention and focus difficulties related to ADHD. She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and career or life changes.

Tamara has worked closely with school systems and can assist parents navigating school-related issues. She explains things plainly and listens for practical barriers to progress. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and problem-solving steps that can be practiced between meetings.

Her background includes long-term work in community and clinical settings across Kansas. That breadth means she is used to helping people manage everyday pressures as well as more complex histories involving trauma, loss, or domestic violence. She brings a steady, experienced perspective to recurring problems like impulsivity, obsessive behaviors, and panic attacks.

Tamara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She talks through concrete ways to manage stress, improve communication, and address caregiver burnout. Parents often work with her to develop school plans, behavior strategies, or clearer routines at home.

People meet her when they need straightforward direction and practical tools. She encourages small, testable changes rather than abstract theory. If you want help prioritizing next steps and trying methods that fit your life, Tamara can work alongside you to identify options and track progress.

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Evidence-based approaches and how they work

Tamara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety and panic. Behavioral strategies break problems into small, testable steps and build routines that improve attention, reduce impulsivity, and support parenting tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That could mean prioritizing skills practice, behavior plans for home or school, or targeted problem-solving for a specific stressor.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around family, school, or work commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed, and reduce travel time so people can use a break in their day for a session. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to what works best for the person.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Kansas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, ADHD and related focus issues. Additional areas include grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical tools. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills to apply between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience in community and clinical settings. That includes work with school systems and parental guidance on school concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas. Her practice and professional background are based in Kansas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your location.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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