Dr. Tamara L. Tencer & Associates, P.C.

TAMARA L. TENCER, PSY.D. - Owner As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and PSYPACT telehealth approved provider, with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Tencer considers it a privilege to offer meaningful, helpful work to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens, she provides support to others. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being that remains stable and conflict-free regardless of life obstacles, and daily ups and downs. With the Inner Humanism approach, an individual can strengthen their self-confidence, develop their inner strengths, reach their potential, establish healthy relationships, and mourn losses due to grief and life stress. We help individuals adjust to life changes, and heal through a culturally sensitive, socially aware lens. Services are available in both the English and Spanish language. As a previous Director of Training and Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Tencer has supervised Masters and Doctorate level students, while also supervising licensed clinicians. She is passionate about leading Training Seminars on a wide variety of topics; (i.e. Anxiety Disorders and Depression, Play Therapy, Crisis Assessment and Intervention, Eating Disorders, along with Childhood Developmental concerns such as temper-tantrums, school difficulties, discipling behavioral challenges, and sleep management). Dr. Tencer also specializes in Parent Guidance, and Couples therapy to improve communication, conflict-resolution, and intimacy. JENNA KIERMAS, MS Jenna is working towards her licensure as a Professional Counselor. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with Highest Honors from Illinois State University. Jenna has experience with a wide range of diagnoses and ages across the entire lifespan. She is dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to feel seen and heard and brings a warm and compassionate style to sessions. Jenna is passionate about meeting clients where they are at, helping them in their journey of self-growth and understanding, and helping them access their feelings, emotions, and existing personal strengths and values. Please contact us with any questions or to have an initial free 15 min phone consultation.