Providers
Tamra McDermott: Accepting New Clients
Tamra is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized training in counseling, mental health assessment, standardized measurements, diagnosis, and treatment. Tamra offers personalized, evidence-based support to individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of complex challenges. In addition, she is proficient in child custody and parental evaluations. Tamra fosters a secure and nurturing space for her clients, customizing her approach to address their distinct requirements.
Licensure
Tamra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a proud member of the American Counselor Association. She possesses numerous certifications that broaden her knowledge and expertise.
Education
- Shorter University: Associate of Science
- Liberty University: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Behavioral Science & Business Management
- Liberty University: Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Palo Alto University: Certifications in Forensic & Child Custody, 156 continuing education hours
Certifications Earned
- National Certified Counselor
- Trauma Professional
- Child Custody Evaluator
- Forensic Mental Health Professional
- HIPAA compliance
Education & Training
Tamra has earned 150 continuing education hours from Palo Alto University and received a certification of completion in the following coursework:
Forensic
- Evidence for Forensic Mental Health Professionals
- Ethics in Forensic Psychological Practice
- Cultural Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Assessment
- Minimizing Bias in Forensic Decision Making
- Forensic Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
- Report Writing for Forensic Evaluation
- Effective Expert Testimony for Forensic Evaluation
Child Custody
- Evaluation for Child Custody
- Interviewing, Report Writing, and Testifying in Child Custody Cases
- Forensic Psychological Assessment in Custody Litigation: Conceptual Issues, Data Integration, and Advanced Topics
- Allegations of Alienation or Child Sexual Abuse in Custody Evaluations
- Risk Management for Custody Evaluators and Court Involved Therapists