Tamara R. Watkins, PhD, LPC
Whether child, adolescent, or adult, we all experience peaks, valleys, and plateaus in life that bring pain, confusion, distress, and even joy.
The therapeutic experience is about journeying through those moments in time and learning how to integrate our life events into our understanding of who we are, to communicate that understanding to others, and to develop toward our ideals.
NHisMage counseling and consulting services works with individuals, couples, and families to manage depression, anxiety, and other mood issues, cope with ADHD, heal from grief/loss, sexual and other traumas, resolve marriage and family issues, explore spirituality, and learn to manage a variety of symptoms.
We utilize a variety of approaches based upon what works best for you.
That may include exploring the relationship between past and present life experiences, learning how to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, linking emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, improving organization, developing healthier communication, or integrating spirituality.
If you are willing to take that journey and allow me to walk with you, I would be honored to offer my support.
Professional Supervision and Consultation
Dr. Watkins is an approved supervisor through the Virginia Board of Counseling. Residents in Counseling and professional counselors seeking clinical consultation and/or supervision will find an emphasis on enhancing client care through self-care, as well as professional and personal development. We also offer training, workshops, and consultation services to helping professionals in other fields.
Payment Options
For counseling services, NHisMage accepts insurance payments through Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Federal Employees Program, Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare and their related entities. We also accept specific Employee Assistance Programs, sliding scale agreements through the Open Path Collective, and full rate self-pay. Not all providers are eligible to serve you through all of these options. Before requesting your first appointment, please call to verify that the provider is taking new clients and that your intended payment method is compatible with the provider of your choice. The therapeutic relationship is one that we deeply value, and we want to ensure that financial misunderstandings do not create a barrier to your ongoing care.
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