First seek the counsel of the Lord

-1 Kings 22:5

ABOUT THE COUNSELOR

Tametra Hogue, LCPC
Licensed Individual and Family Therapist

Licensed in Maryland (MD) and District of Columbia (DC)
Approved Clinical Supervisor in MD

I was born in Washington, DC and raised in Prince George's, MD. I obtained my Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. I have been working as a counselor since 2011. Christian counseling is what I believe I am created to do and to which I have dedicated my entire life. I am a full-time caregiver for my mother who cultivated this love of Christ that I share with her. My interests are to grow in the knowledge of God and walk in my purpose with joy. Other interests include outdoor activities, the arts, travel, dedication to lifelong learning and holistic health.

TREATMENT

TREATMENT EXPERTISE:

Certification in Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), International Association of Trauma Professionals
Certification in Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP)
Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PESI, Inc.
Certification in Mindfulness, PESI, Inc.
Certification in Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)

TREATMENT FOCUS

Trauma

Mental/Emotional Pain

Sexual/ Physical/ Verbal Abuse

Depression

Anxiety/ Panic Disorders

Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts

Anger Issues

Substance Use Disorders

Self-Esteem Issues

Therapeutic Approach

In my practice, I focus on getting to know you as a whole person—your strengths, your struggles, and what you hope to change. I use different therapy methods depending on what you need, but one approach I often use is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

DBT is a type of therapy that helps you understand your feelings, cope better with stress, and improve your relationships. It teaches practical skills in four main areas:

Mindfulness: staying present and grounded
Emotion regulation: managing strong emotions
Distress tolerance: getting through tough moments without making things worse
Interpersonal effectiveness: communicating clearly and setting healthy boundaries

I don’t apply DBT the same way for everyone. Instead, I adjust it to fit you—your personality, your goals, and what you’re going through. For some people, DBT means learning ways to calm big emotions; for others, it may focus on handling conflict, reducing impulsive behaviors, or building confidence in relationships.

My goal is to work with you as a team and give you tools that make real, everyday life feel more manageable and fulfilling.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT

Expect to talk about what led you to seek counseling. Then expect to talk about how you are coping as a result. The initial session is to obtain a clinical diagnosis (e.g. Clinical Anxiety, Clinical Depression, etc.) for the insurance company. This involves exploring the problem and how you are coping. Are you having medical symptoms? Do you cope with substances like alcohol? Are you missing days from work as a result of your stress? And other questions to help the therapist to better understand how to help you. Sometimes it takes more than one session to obtain a diagnosis.

Following the initial session(s) are treatment sessions that involve exploring the problem even further, the possible root of the problem and ways to improve the way you cope.

The expectation is also that you will communicate to the therapist what is helpful and what is not so that the therapist may make the most of your visits. It may be helpful to write down your thoughts and feelings in between sessions and bring them to the session but it is certainly not mandatory. This may help you and your therapist to know where to focus your time during the session. If at anytime during your treatment you become unsure of what is expected of you or the process of therapy itself becomes unclear please let your therapist know. This will allow the therapist to explain things so that you feel more comfortable throughout the process. You are encouraged to ask for a copy of your treatment plan so that you are clear about what your diagnosis is and how specifically your therapist plans to help you. We hope to make this journey of healing, wholeness and wellness, clear to you.