Dr. Tamara Strong-Chavez

Psychologist at Pivot Counseling

Psychologist at Pivot Counseling

In-Person (Walnut Creek) & Telehealth

Tamara Strong-Chavez, Psy.D. Psychologist

Dr. Tamara Strong-Chavez

Your better life starts here.

Welcome! I am looking forward to supporting you. My diverse cultural background and life experiences lend way the my ability to value the importance of humanity.  I am of mixed ethnicities and an Alaskan Native Psychologist who enjoys California living.   

Life is a beautiful thing to cherish and it can also be quite stressful at times.  Seeking support during times of struggle can be an overwhelming thought yet is the optimal investment so you can truly enjoy the beauty of life again! My role is to help people and families to regain their happiness and healthier living.  

Stress, grief, anxiety and depression, ADHD/ASD, and trauma can impact our lives and self-view.  These experiences can be even more stressful when trying to resolve them without additional support.  Therapy can be that additional support to help you regain control of your life!  My expertise as a psychologist can help you regain that control while strengthening your sense of self.

These same stressors can affect children of any age and impact families.  Being a parent I can understand the fear and frustration of trying to balance the stress of managing your child’s challenging behaviors and the demands of daily living.  I can help your family by providing support to your child/teen by teaching coping skills to regulate their emotions and support you to regain a happier family!

Specialties

Children (0-18 years) and families

Complex family dynamics

Diversity in Culture/Religion/Acculturation

Adults and Aging Adults

Anxiety/Depression/Grief/Stress

Enhancing Relationships

Overcoming Trauma

Issues

Challenging and problematic behaviors in Children/teens/adults

Trauma/Complex Trauma

Self esteem/ Self View/ Negative Thoughts

Managing Anxiety/Depression

Caregiver stress/ Work stress/ Family stress/ Pandemic stress

Adjusting to life changes

Treatment Approaches

Individual counseling (child/teen/adult)

Couples counseling

Client Centered

Trauma Focused CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Professional Background

Tamara J. Strong-Chavez, PsyD (PSB94026095) is a registered psychological associate with the California Board of Psychology under the direct supervision of Dr. Timothy Yen (CA-PSY27745). 

Tamara has been trained by Dr. Yen over the past few years since graduating from an APA-accredited doctorate program at John F. Kennedy University.  This is where Tamara earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with focus on the cultural context in clinical psychology and dual concentrations in Neuropsychology and Integrated Health.

  She completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente and an internship at The Children’s Center in SLC, Utah where Tamara received the highest level of training for children ages 0-6 years and their families.

Certifications and Other Training

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