About Tamara

I’m Tamara Porter Joiner, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. I have worked in adult outpatient for the past six years. I have experienced working in crisis and dealing with clients in need of crisis intervention. I have background working as a Multi-systemic family therapist helping parents and teens navigate challenges with school, addiction, and family conflict.

My experience is very diverse with work consisting of counseling a 16 year old to counseling a 72 year old. I have counseled clients from all different walks of life, cultural and spiritual backgrounds. In 2024, I completed the Trauma Research Foundation’s Certification Program in Traumatic Stress Studies under Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, one of the most respected voices in trauma research today.

I built my practice because I believe healing has to reach every part of you - relational, emotional, mental, recreational, and spiritual. Not just the symptom you came in with. All of you. My approach is trauma informed, relational, and skills based.

My approach integrates sound counseling principles with a Christian worldview when appropriate and desired by the client. For clients who want faith to be part of their counseling experience, we may explore prayer, scripture, spiritual identity, forgiveness, grace, purpose, and the ways faith can provide strength and hope. At the same time, I recognize that faith can sometimes be complicated, particularly when someone has experienced spiritual hurt, disappointment, grief, or questions about God. Those experiences are welcome in the counseling room as well.