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Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA

Owner/Clinical Therapist New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services, PLLC
Available next week
Specialties: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma,
Insurance: BCN/BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Medicare, Meridian Health Plan, Molina,

Introduction

Welcome to New Beginnings Therapy and Consulting Services. My name is Tamara Spears-Yavo. I have more than 20 years of experience in mental health, and I hold certificates in substance abuse treatment, treatment for ADHD in children and adults, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My group practice consists of myself, mental health interns and nurse psych preceptees. Each of us are dedicated to professional and ethical practice and have extensive training and experience in various modalities of care for children, adolescents, adults, couples and seniors. Thank you for taking this brave step towards your mental health and wellness. I am excited that you are making a life changing decision to enter therapy. Feel free to view my profile and contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to partnering with you in your care.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Native American/Indigenous, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMSW #6801085567 (MI)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Single Parents
  • Widows
  • ADHD
  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Jewish
  • Buddhist
  • Atheist
  • Agnostic
  • Interfaith
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BCN/BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina
  • Optum/UHC/UBH

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Free Initial Consultation $0
  • Psychosocial Evaluation $300
  • Individual/Family $150 - $250
  • Group Therapy $90 - $120
  • Financial Hardship $70 - $150

Locations

New Beginnings Therapy with Tamara Spears LMSW
2828 Kraft Ave SE Ste. 269
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-7700
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Telehealth with T. Spears not in home
2828 Kraft Ave SE Ste. 269
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-7700
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA offer telehealth appointments? Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA specialize in? Tamara Spears, LMSW SPADA specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Women's Issues.

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