Tammera Pierson

Tammera Pierson a seasoned and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of expertise. She completed her undergraduate (2003) and graduate (2008) studies at the University of Montevallo. By thoughtfully blending evidence-based techniques with compassionate support, Tammera inspires hope and fosters transformative progress in those seeking her counsel.
Tammera is experienced in providing professional counseling for children who have reached four years of age, teenagers, and adults. She works at your pace and tailors interventions to meet your short-term or long-term needs. Tammera aims to establish an environment that fosters personal growth by offering her clients room to navigate life’s obstacles without fear of judgment.
Tammera prefers a Family Systems approach and also weaves other approaches into the work as it becomes clear what would be most helpful for each individual client. This commonly means integrating ideas related to family systems theory- including work with family of origin issues and genograms, mindfulness exercises, cognitive behavioral therapy, and/or solution focused therapy. Tammera’s faith as a Christian is the foundation of her practice and she welcomes the use of the Bible and Scripture if her clients wish and as is appropriate to the client’s individual goals in therapy.
Tammera’s aim is to stabilize and fortify individuals, families, and couples who are in crisis. With concentrated training in Marriage/Pre-Marital Issues and Family Dynamics, her expertise is in empowering clients to build strong foundations that lead to happier and healthier relationships. Tammera specializes in issues concerning couples such as: marital dissatisfaction, enhancing sexual intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity recovery, separation, and divorce.

Areas of Expertise & Skills

Anxiety / Stress

Depression / Low self-esteem

Chronic Pain / Prolonged Illnesses

Grief and loss / Coping skills

Suicidal Ideations / Self-Harm

Survivors of Sexual Abuse / Trauma

Addictions / Impulse Control

Family Conflict / Parenting

Eating Disorders

Relational Issues

Couples Therapy

Premarital Counseling

Cancer survivors