Dr. Tamaru
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)
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My ideal clients are couples who care about their relationship but feel stuck in repeating patterns, constant arguments, emotional distance, or unresolved trust issues. Many are busy professionals who want focused, effective therapy rather than a drawn-out process. They value privacy, direct feedback, and real progress. Their goals are to communicate without escalation, rebuild connection, and feel like a team again. I offer private-pay couples therapy and intensives for partners ready to understand their dynamics, take accountability, and create lasting change instead of continuing the same cycle.
I work with couples who feel stuck in conflict, disconnection, or trust issues. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on helping you understand patterns and change them. I help partners communicate more effectively, reduce escalation, rebuild connection, and create clear next steps so progress continues outside sessions.
Reaching out for couples therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if things have felt tense or distant for a while. Many couples wait until they’re exhausted from repeating the same conversations. You don’t have to figure this out alone. If you’re ready for honest, focused support and a space where both partners are heard, I invite you to take the next step.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Tamaru Phillips now - (305) 686-2684
Let's Connect (305) 686-2684
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $275
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle Dr. Tamaru Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (305) 686-2684
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MT4283 Tamaru Phillips
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University, Graduated 2019
- Certificate from Florida Certification Board-Certified Telehealth Practitioner 2022
- Certificate from Florida Certification Board- Child Welfare 930 / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Tamaru Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (305) 686-2684
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Infidelity
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Couples Counseling,
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Dr. Tamaru Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (305) 686-2684
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
Dr. Tamaru Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (305) 686-2684
Location
Primary Location
Sunflower Institute for Therapy and Life Coaching
Miami, FL 33139
(305) 686-2684Email Me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Dr. Tamaru Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (305) 686-2684