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Tamara Bell Amison

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Washington, DC

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Tamara

As a therapist, I focus on services for individuals. Services include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, anger management, adjustment, depression, relationships, etc. We will work together to help you develop insight, create meaning in your life, and find traction to achieve your relationship, career, health, and wellness goals. I have experience with all ages and abilities. When life becomes challenging or your aspirations are diminishing, I invite you to explore your therapy services with me. Therapy is a collaborative process that balances listening to and insightful feedback to help you make the changes you desire. You will have a safe place to explore your emotions, thoughts & behaviors. I will provide you services from a holistic approach to identify resources, problem solve & facilitate services to ensure your needs are met. These services will be developmentally and culturally appropriate treatments that will empower you to address life challenges and enrich your life. I believe that every person is resilient, and has the capacity to heal and live a full life.

I will provide you services from a holistic approach to identify resources, problem solve & facilitate services to ensure your needs are met.

Communication Style

  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Washington, DC residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Crafting, painting, designing, puzzles, board games, and walks.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#PRC14947 • Washington, DC • LPC

Education

BA - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, The University of Akron MA - Education, The University of Akron

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Tamara Bell Amison accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Washington, DC are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Tamara Bell Amison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Tamara is licensed to practice in Washington, DC, so clients located in Washington, DC can book sessions. Tamara’s Washington, DC license number is PRC14947, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Tamara Bell Amison has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Tamara’s education and training include BA - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, The University of Akron; MA - Education, The University of Akron. Over that time, Tamara has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Tamara is part of that group.

Tamara Bell Amison works with Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Tamara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tamara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tamara Bell Amison draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tamara’s style is engaging, exploratory, holistic, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Tamara’s words: “I will provide you services from a holistic approach to identify resources, problem solve & facilitate services to ensure your needs are met.”

Tamara Bell Amison (she/her) offers therapy in English. Tamara identifies as Black.

Tamara Bell Amison offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tamara is licensed in Washington, DC, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Tamara Bell Amison is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tamara will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Tamara’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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