

I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works from the belief that people are not broken—and that many of the struggles we call “mental illness” make sense when we look at trauma, context, and lived experience. I’m especially attuned to the ways mental health systems, stigma, and labels can unintentionally cause harm, and I aim to practice in a way that feels respectful, collaborative, and deeply human.
My approach is unconventional and trauma-informed, influenced by perspectives like those of Gabor Maté, which emphasize compassion, curiosity, and understanding symptoms as meaningful responses rather than defects. I do not believe in rushing to pathologize the human experience. As Joni Mitchell once reflected about depression, sometimes what we’re feeling is not an illness to be fixed, but a signal—an honest response to pain, loss, or a world that has not been kind.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my unique background spans decades as a critical-care helicopter and fixed-wing flight nurse/paramedic, officer in the United States Air Force Reserves and entrepreneur. My career has been rooted in high-intensity environments where calm leadership, teamwork, and compassion are essential.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, first responders, veterans, entrepreneurs and individuals navigating complex or generational trauma. I am trained in EMDR and integrate trauma-informed care to help clients process painful experiences while rediscovering resilience and clarity. I am trained in psychedelic modalities of healing with a focused interest in ketamine assisted therapy and psilocybin-assisted therapies. I am a licensed facilitator-in-training in the State of Colorado.
Hey there! I'm passionate about helping you navigate life's twists and turns, finding that sweet spot where you can thrive and grow. Whether you're tackling solo challenges like life transitions, stress, or trauma, or you're a dynamic duo in need of relationship TLC, consider me your partner in progress.
I am able to evaluate and make diagnoses, and/or support existing diagnoses and work with you for a 'best-fit' solution to your needs. So any come from a past of being told they are 'X, Y, Z" and often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed.
My goal is to help find a good starting point of treatment that resonates with you in this context and provide evidence-based treatment to support your needs, goals, and desires to bring relief and remission, joy and hope.
All options on the table including progressive medication management, psychotherapy and counseling, or referrals for other modalities including deepTMS, and psychedelic-type therapies.
I graduated from Lamar University in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My work has included treating severe anxiety and depression along with other mood disorders, psychosis and personality disorders, helping children, adults and families involved in the child welfare system, trauma-based therapy and assisting families in developing better systems and healing their relationships.
Having 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy. I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, and trauma. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, earned in 2001. Over the years, I’ve helped individuals from diverse backgrounds gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), allowing me to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals.
Clients often describe me as warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Please see tamrasattler.com for more. Look forward to seeing if we may be a fit.
Does he world feel like it has gotten a little overwhelming, or even a little nutty? You don't have to navigate it alone, therapy can be a place to slow things down, talk it through and. build practical skills to help you navigate with more clarity and confidence.


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