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

TAMARA L. TENCER, PSY.D. - Owner & Founder Dr. Tencer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is Authorized to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Tencer and her Team, consider it a privilege to offer meaningful, helpful work to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens, they provide 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. They help individuals adjust to life changes, and heal through a culturally sensitive, socially aware lens. 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, LPC Jenna is a Licensed 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. ALEENA MANGOLD, MS, LPC Aleena is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with Highest Honors from Illinois State University. Aleena enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She has a special interest in trauma recovery, attachment dynamics, and self-exploration. She is passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self. Creating a safe, affirming space is at the heart of her work. She welcomes clients of all identities and backgrounds and views therapy as a collaborative journey toward self-awareness, emotional insight, and lasting change. Please contact us with any questions or to have your free initial 15 min phone consultation.