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Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA

Tamara Spears

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
2828 Kraft Avenue Southeast, Suite 269, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Let's Connect (616) 300-1430
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Welcome to New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services, PLLC. My ideal client is someone Who is committed to self-improvement and one who is invested in their plan of care.
I work from a holistic perspective. I believe that we are three-part beings (body, mind and spirit) and each of these domains are impacted by the other. Our thoughts, feelings and actions are perpetuated by physical, social, environmental and psychological factors.
I view all people as capable of change and that they can improve their wellbeing with the help of a skilled therapist. When you choose me as your therapist you will receive supportive, empathetic, empowering and collaborative care.
Call or Tamara Spears now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 300-1430

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services

2828 Kraft Avenue Southeast

Suite 269

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 map

(616) 300-1430
I specialize in Coping Skills, Depression and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Welcome to a safe space to transform and reclaim your peace, joy, motivation and productivity.
Tamara Spears
Let's Connect (616) 300-1430
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services

2828 Kraft Avenue Southeast

Suite 269

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 map

(616) 300-1430
I specialize in Coping Skills, Depression and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Welcome to a safe space to transform and reclaim your peace, joy, motivation and productivity.
Tamara Spears

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • McLaren
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Priority Health
  • Self Pay
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Contact Therapist for more information.
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Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430
"
Contact Therapist for more information.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801085567 Tamara Spears
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 24 years
  • Attended WMU, MSW, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with NASW 2003
  • Certificate from SPADA 2003
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Over 25 years of behavioral health practice.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430
"
Over 25 years of behavioral health practice.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Thank you for your inquiry. When you come to New Beginnings, Therapy and Consulting Services for your care, you will receive professional, timely, supportive, and competent services.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430
"
Thank you for your inquiry. When you come to New Beginnings, Therapy and Consulting Services for your care, you will receive professional, timely, supportive, and competent services.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430

2 Endorsements

Lorraine Bennett
Lorraine Bennett
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Tamara is a seasoned mental health clinician. She continues to demonstrate excellence in her craft as her practice grows and blossoms by changing the lives of many who seek her support in the healing process. L. Bennett, TLLP, LPC
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
I highly recommend Tamara Spears her extensive mental health background affords her the unique ability to connect with a diversity of clients. She has a heart of compassion that radiates through her smile and warm heart.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I aim to provide the most effective and personalized care for my clients. I do this by application of a multi-modal approach tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430
"
I aim to provide the most effective and personalized care for my clients. I do this by application of a multi-modal approach tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client.
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 300-1430

Groups

Location

Primary Location

New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services

2828 Kraft Avenue Southeast

Suite 269

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

(616) 300-1430
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 300-1430
Photo of Tamara Spears, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Tamara Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SPADA
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 300-1430