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

TAMARA L. TENCER, PSY.D. - Owner As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and PSYPACT telehealth approved provider, 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. Services are available in both the English and Spanish language. 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 Jenna is working towards her licensure as a 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.