Tameka McFarland(She/Her/Hers)
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
North Carolina•South Carolina•Virginia
Attachment issues- Couples counseling-Codependency-Self-esteem-Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Depression-
Tameka McFarland
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Professional statement
Tameka McFarland is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified proficient life coach in North Carolina. She will treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. She will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. She provides support to families who have concerns about parenting. She will see any client ages 18 and up of all ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations.
Her ideal client would be a couple or family, however, when seeing individuals, she may encourage that the client bring another support person that they trust to their sessions. She also provides life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.
She specializes in treating couples and families. She also provides Cranial Electrotherapy to treat anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, and chronic pain. Her preferred theoretical modalities are Solution-Focused Therapy, Feminist Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 8 years
Self, Owner/Psychotherapist and Life Coach, 2019 - Present
Capella University, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, 2017
UNC Greensboro, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Minor in Human Development and Family Studies, 2004
Rocky Mount High School, Diploma, 2000
Licensure
North Carolina: 2185 - Virginia: 0717002327 - South Carolina: 8219Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Text Only monthly subscription plans available. Send a message for details and to sign up today!
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in NC, VA, SC)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in NC)
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in NC, VA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NC, VA)
- Evernorth (in-network in NC)
- Medcost (in-network in NC, SC)
- Optum (in-network in NC, VA, SC)
- UMR (in-network in NC)
- United Healthcare (in-network in NC, VA, SC)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in NC)
Tameka McFarland is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Cigna
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$125 (53min)
- Sliding scale:$75 - $125
- Initial session:$150 (53min)
- Couples sessions:$150 (53min)
- Family sessions:$200 (53min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Life coaching is not covered by insurance and is $100 per session.
Text Only Subscription plan available. Email for details.
Client testimonials
"Tameka was very friendly and understanding. She also was very transparent about payments and the structure of consultations."
- Zencare client • August 2021"Patient, attentive and insightful"
- Zencare client • December 2021"She gave me some good pointers"
- Zencare client • January 2022"She gave me some hope and clear direction."
- Zencare client • February 2022"I received a call from Ms. McFarland. She was prompt, and professional."
- Zencare client • May 2023"I really enjoyed my recent call with Tameka McFarland. She was very polite, easy too talk to and showed real concern in helping my husband and I with our goals for our relationship. I look forward to speaking with her again soon."
- Zencare client • May 2023"She was very professional and so easy to talk to. My husband was really surprised how much I opened up to her in our initial conversation. I am looking forward to our next session."
- Zencare client • June 2023"Pleased to meet you and the initial conversation was enjoyable."
- Zencare client • July 2023"She was very inviting and welcoming"
- Zencare client • January 2024"Feedback was very professional and encouraging"
- Zencare client • January 2024"This was our consultation call. Tameka was very professional and friendly . It appears that she would be a good listener and someone that we would like to have follow up sessions with ."
- Zencare client • April 2024Book a Free Initial Consultation
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