Hi, I'm Tamara!

Tamara is a licensed clinical social worker (licensed in DC, VA, CA) and public health program developer who has supported pregnant people of all ages by providing emotional, informational, and physical support through abortion, miscarriage, pregnancy, late pregnancy loss, termination for medical reasons, labor, birth, and postpartum. She is a certified full-spectrum doula and certified HelloBirth childbirth educator. Tamara believes strongly in the power of dialogue to foster empathy and reduce stigma around sexuality, pregnancy, abortion, and pregnancy loss.

Tamara's professional work also includes the intersection between youth development, mental health, and reproductive justice. She has served young people ages 11-24 as a pregnancy options counselor, sexual health educator, and mental health counselor, advocating for young people’s agency and informed choice in reproductive decision-making.

Experience

Certified Full-Spectrum Doula

DONA (Doulas of North America) Birth Doula Training (8 weeks, 2018)

Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings Full-Spectrum Doula Training

(12 weeks, 2021)

Doula Trainings International Full-Spectrum Doula Training

(32 hours, 2023)

Abortion Doula

Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings Abortion Doula Training

(4 weeks, 2021)

Dopo Abortion Doula Training

(6 weeks, 2021)

Certified Childbirth Educator

Cornerstone Birthwork Childbirth Educator Training

(12 weeks, 2021)

HelloBirth Hypnobirthing Instructor Training

(28 hours, 2023)

Bringing Baby Home Educator Training

(14 hours, 2024)

"Where to begin? Tamara is a full spectrum doula and I can say with full confidence that she has all the skills and experience to truly embody that title. She has the ability to hold heavy and complex emotions, comfort clients, and help them in their decision-making. I had a unique experience of dealing with a poor prenatal diagnosis, so what went from being a completely normal, low-stress pregnancy turned into an emotional nightmare very quickly. I was so grateful to Tamara for holding me so gently, every step of the way. And seeing and honoring my motherhood in every action and decision. Anyone would be beyond lucky to have Tamara as their doula. Thank you, Tamara!"