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Education & Skills

2007

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Issued LCSW # 24123

2001

1997

M.S.W. – San José State University

B.A. in Sociology – San José State University

  • NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Member

  • CAMFT (California Marriage and Family Therapists) Member

  • NADCP (National Association of Drug Court Professionals) Member

  • Extensive Skills training in DBT Interventions 

  • Extensive training in Cognitive interventions 

  • Extensive training in Substance Use and Abuse 

  • Extensive training in Family and Adolescent Therapy 

  • Extensive training in High Risk Youth and Families 

  • Extensive training in interventions for various mood and psychiatric disorders

  • Developed and Facilitate Adolescent Girls Outpatient Treatment Program for at-risk teens involved in foster care and the criminal justice system 

  • Developed Mano a Mano social skills group and provided school based counseling at Bret Harte Middle School 

  • Provided therapy to youth at Juvenile Hall and Muriel Wright Center 

  • Certified by the National Center for Trauma and Loss in Children as a Trauma and Loss Clinical Specialist 

  • California Rape Crisis Certification 

  • Developed and Implemented Dually Diagnosed Assessment in Drug Treatment Court 

  • Various awards from SCC Department of Alcohol and Drug Services as well as Drug Treatment Court Programs 

My Approach

My therapeutic approach is to provide support and honest practical feedback in order to assist my clients in effectively addressing personal life challenges. I utilize a variety of treatment methodologies and techniques to offer a highly individualized approach to meet each clients specific needs. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual and build on their strengths in order to work toward attaining the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. 

I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities; CBT, DBT, ACT, Behavioral intervention and specialized training in substance assessment and treatment. 

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Contact Me

Please reach out if you would like to set up a free 5-minute phone consultation or if you have any questions.

tamarawadelcswpc@gmail.com

408-666-3512

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Hello!

My name is Tamara Wade and I am therapist with 25 years of experience in specialties working with the following groups: women, teens, young adults, and families. In addition to my private practice in Los Gatos, I have provided therapy to high risk adults and youth in the Bay Area criminal justice arena. 

My style as a therapist is interactive and collaborative. I have a lot of passion for the clients with which I work. 

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