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Tamar McKinley

Marriage and family therapy Tamar McKinley
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Caregiver Issues, College Mental Health, Parenting,

Introduction

For the porcupine people who think fast and feel deep. Intense, sensetive, maybe too blunt, too honest, too caring or defensive, irritable and angry. At Porcupine Garden I help children, teens and adults who feel like the porcupines in their families, social circles and worlds to find blanance, understanding, confidence clarity and growth. My approach is authentic, genuine, down to earth and relaxed. Together we create a space to explore, and sort through the overwhelm and help you to organize the chaos, communicate clearly and live with stronger boundaries and less overwhelm. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, difficult relationships, traumatic stress, boundaries, self esteem and mood. I blend a behavioral background with a person centered nurturing and intuitive relational approach. Drawing from attachment theories, behavioral and person centered care I help clients shift patterns and foster healing I respect individual perspectives and don’t push an agenda. My focus is on helping you sort through what matters to you at your pace allowing for healing, self compassion and transformation. Although my office is in Santa Cruz most of my clints live in the LA area. I provide therapy state wide in CA.

GENDER Female
RACE & ETHNICITY Jewish

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Telehealth appointments

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Military/Veterans
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Hebrew
  • English

Faiths

  • Atheist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • Pagan
  • Interfaith
  • Buddhist
  • Agnostic

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 45 min session $150 - $200

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Tamar McKinley accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Tamar McKinley is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Tamar McKinley offer telehealth appointments? Tamar McKinley does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Tamar McKinley specialize in? Tamar McKinley specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Caregiver Issues, College Mental Health, Parenting, Self Esteem, and Trauma.
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