Building bridges to a better you.
Meet Dr. Tammara Bodē
Dr. Tammara Bodē is a licensed psychologist who combines a warm, compassionate approach with deep clinical expertise to support your family's journey. She understands that navigating growth and development can bring many questions, and she is dedicated to giving you clear, meaningful answers. Dr. Bodē brings over nine years of experience and advanced training from premier institutions like the University of Washington Autism Center and HopeCentral Pediatric Primary Care. She holds a Master’s in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University.
Dr. Bodē partners with families through three primary specialties:
Child Evaluations (Ages 12 & Under): Provides comprehensive, insight-filled testing for autism, ADHD, cognitive functioning, and learning differences to pinpoint your child's unique strengths and challenges.
Parent Coaching: Empowers families with practical tools, supportive strategies, and deeper understanding to confidently navigate developmental and behavioral changes at home.
Telehealth Therapy (Ages 13 & Older): Supports teens, student-athletes, and neurodiverse individuals through virtual sessions tailored to managing anxiety, reaching performance goals, and thriving.
Approach to therapy
Dr. Bodē’s approach to therapy is primarily grounded in cognitive-behavioral and humanistic principles, with a strong emphasis on psychoeducation. She integrates techniques from sport psychology and executive functioning to support performance enhancement, self-awareness, and skill development. This approach helps clients build effective coping strategies, improve motivation, and achieve personal and academic goals.
What to Expect in Therapy with Dr. Bodē
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but Dr. Bodē creates a gentle, judgment-free space where you set the pace. She believes you are the expert on your own life. Her role is to walk alongside you as a supportive, skilled partner.
Every session is designed to feel safe, collaborative, and entirely focused on your growth:
Dedicated Check-Ins: Begin each session with a relaxed space to share updates, process your week, and express exactly how you are feeling.
Open, Attentive Listening: Experience a deeply respectful environment where you are truly heard, validated, and supported without any pressure.
Practical Psychoeducation: Learn the "why" behind your thoughts and behaviors through helpful, easy-to-understand insights about mental health.
Client-Led Goals: Choose what you want to work on while receiving professional guidance to help you advocate for yourself and grow.
Tailored Strategies: Build concrete, practical tools that fit naturally into your daily routine and help you reach your personal goals.
Flexible Meeting Options Built for Your Comfort
Cozy Telehealth: Meet from the absolute comfort, privacy, and safety of your own couch, eliminating commute stress entirely.
Walk & Talk: Connect at a beautiful local park in the Gig Harbor area for an outdoor session when the Washington weather permits. Pets are welcome to join!
Care details
Here is a quick overview of how we can support you:
Top specialties
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Parenting Coaching
More specialties
Depression, OCD
Therapy methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavioral, Parent Management Training (PMT), Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy
Ages served
Adolescents (13+) and Adults
Languages
English
