About Tamara McKenzie

Tamara is a Lead Therapist at Mara’s Lighthouse with over 8 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, Tamara uses a person-centered, holistic approach to support clients in achieving mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. She integrates evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Tamara has a particular interest in helping clients heal from identity-based trauma and is passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing. Dedicated to advocacy and empowerment, she supports clients in building resilience and confidence from within.  

Specialties & Experience

  • Holistic Care

  • Anxiety

  • Bipolar Disorders

  • Bisexual

  • Career Counseling

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Family Conflict

  • Life Coach

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Racial Identity

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Stress

  • Transgender

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Women’s Issues

Availability

Tamara is currently accepting new clients for Telehealth appointments on weekday evenings. Call today to schedule!