Tamara Gorfine-Petrelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in West Palm Beach, FL. Tamara works with clients across the age span and stages of life. Her clients include those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and bereavement. She also works with new parents and parents who are overwhelmed with the stress of raising a family. Many of Tamara’s clients seek the support of a therapist to process through major life transitions such as marriage, divorce, starting a new career, retirement, and more.
Tamara uses multiple evidence-based therapy modalities in her work with clients. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she teaches clients how to change their thought patterns, which can impact their mood down the line. She also teaches clients how to better understand their motivation for making change in their lives, and helps clients grow this motivation when appropriate. Clients have the opportunity to talk openly and freely about what’s on their mind without fear of judgment.
Tamara earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University. She has over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. During her career, she’s worked in settings that focus on treating substance abuse and dependency, where she’s learned how to support clients in ways that are effective for their specific situations.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Tamara Gorfine-Petrelli, LLCS is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Florida: SW11884
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