Pre-licensed Therapist // Clinical Social Work
Tamara taylor, MSW
Committed to positively influencing the future generation through advocacy, education, support, and empowerment.
Experience
Availability
Specialties
With a deep passion for providing accessible and culturally competent mental health care, I have dedicated my career to supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community through specialized counseling and crisis intervention.
I currently serve as a Deaf Crisis Counselor and I provide immediate emotional support and crisis interventi
With a deep passion for providing accessible and culturally competent mental health care, I have dedicated my career to supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community through specialized counseling and crisis intervention.
I currently serve as a Deaf Crisis Counselor and I provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention for individuals navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and distressing life events. My work ensures that DHH individuals have a safe and understanding space to process their experiences and receive the guidance they need.
I offer tailored mental health services to clients across various backgrounds, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Through an ASL-fluent, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, I strive to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
I believe in working closely with clients to bridge gaps in mental health care by offering case management, counseling, and advocacy.
My goal is to empower individuals through education, therapeutic intervention, and community support to ensure they have access to the resources they need.
With experience spanning crisis response, individual therapy, and community-based support, I am committed to breaking down barriers in mental health care and ensuring that DHH individuals receive the compassionate, effective support they deserve.
Specialties
Availability
Specialties
I specialize in helping individuals navigate a variety of challenges, including:
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression
- Childhood Trauma & Grief
- Relationship Therapy & Boundary Setting
- Self-Esteem & People-Pleasing
- Life Adjustment & Self-Sabotage
- Substance Use Disorder
- Domestic Violence & Trauma
- Disability & Mental Health
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Culture & Child
I specialize in helping individuals navigate a variety of challenges, including:
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression
- Childhood Trauma & Grief
- Relationship Therapy & Boundary Setting
- Self-Esteem & People-Pleasing
- Life Adjustment & Self-Sabotage
- Substance Use Disorder
- Domestic Violence & Trauma
- Disability & Mental Health
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Culture & Child Welfare
My goal is to empower you with the tools and support needed to overcome these obstacles and lead a healthier, more balanced life.
Availability
Availability
Availability
I offer in-office, telehealth, school-based, and community-based therapy to meet your needs. Whether you prefer virtual sessions or in-person support, I can meet you in a location where you feel most comfortable—including schools, college campuses, parks, beaches, or fishing piers. Services are available in Hernando, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties.
Services
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Comprehensive evaluations are offered for individuals seeking clarity and understanding of their mental health. Evidence-based assessment practices are used to provide accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Family Therapy
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Family therapy is offered for all ages and sizes. Sessions last 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the family's needs. The frequency of therapy will be determined by an assessment and treatment plan.
Individual Therapy
Assessment and Evaluation
Individual Therapy
Therapy services are offered for all ages, lasting 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the client's needs. All clients undergo an initial assessment and develop a treatment plan to determine therapy frequency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email tamara@readytoelevate.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No! I offer free 15-minute consultations. During this time, we will discuss your needs, what you hope to get from therapy, and see if it would be a good fit. You can schedule your consultation by emailing me.
Please view the investment page for service fees. If financial barriers prevent you from receiving therapeutic services, contact me directly to explore options.
I accept Cigna, Aetna, FL Blue, and several EAPs.
As a client, all your information is protected under HIPAA. That means what you say in therapy will be kept between you and I. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality. Those exceptions would be if you or someone else is in danger, being hurt, or being neglected. This could include suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or claims of abuse. I am a mandated reporter and is required to notify the appropriate agencies.
As a telehealth provider, I take every precaution to ensure conversations are not overheard and that all information is kept in a secure platform. Please utilize headphones and participate in your session in a private area.
Additionally, my clinical supervisor Holly Hintz, LCSW will review my session notes. My supervisor is a qualified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker bound by the same ethical guidelines. Therefore, she cannot share your information except for the abovementioned instances.
During your first session, I will ask a series of questions to get to know you better and understand your needs in therapy. You will also have the opportunity to ask me any questions you may have. The therapeutic relationship is built on openness and honesty, so please feel free to ask questions or express any concerns you might have.
A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state.
The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.
In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.
Tamara is registered as an intern until 2029 but anticipates being fully licensed in 2027.
Tamara's Florida Department of Health license number is ISW21244 .
There’s no such thing as a ‘bad kid’—just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings and needs the only way they know how. We owe it to every single one of them to always remember that.
Jessica Stephens, PhD