About | Breaking Ground CCC

About

As therapists, we seek to understand systemic complexity within our clients' stories, sitting with them using neutrality and curiosity. We rely on our senses, training and experience to identify cognitive affective elements that are parts of our clients' organic whole to assist them on the path to healing. It is not magic, it is neuroscience (Gianotti, ).

My therapeutic style consists of holding and understanding client stories, irregardless of political views, beliefs, values, and culture, to assist them in improved functioning. My work is infused with humor and warmth. Managing pain and discomfort will become easier. You will find yourself increasing awareness of your feelings, thoughts and patterns of relating to yourself and others. Together we will partner for your better outcomes in love, work, or play.

LCSW, MSW, CSSW, CISD, Doctoral Candidate

(She, Her, Hers)

Tamika (Tami) Staples-Brock brings over 18 years of counseling experience with individuals, families and couples from all walks of life, complementing her graduate degree from one of the most distinguished clinical social work programs in the country, Smith College, doctoral studies at Vanderbilt University and attendance at other prestigious schools such as a prominent New England boarding school and The College of William and Mary.

Tami serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and School Social Worker in Connecticut, a licensed telehealth provider in several states, and a certified Critical Incident Stress Debriefer, drawing on her prior background as a mental health provider in law enforcement, an individual therapist for children and families in outpatient and intensive residential settings, an addictions counseling provider both residential and outpatient co-occurring settings; and a mobile crisis clinician working with first responders to address community mental health crises, completing tens of thousands comprehensive mental health assessments and recommendations for short-term and long-term treatment and placements throughout her career.

Tami has provided individual, couples and family therapy for various private and State entities, specializing in:

Assessing and treating Anxiety Disorders, particularly amongst talented and gifted teens and adults (perfectionism, low self-worth, social anxiety; self-sabotage; performance anxiety and more)
ADHD
Depression (pre and post-partum, suicidal ideations; anaclitic and introjective sub-types)
Men's trauma, with a specialty in treating PTSD in law enforcement
Weight and Body Image: eating disorders, weight loss and management; gastric bypass support
Grief and Loss: including death, divorce, attachment issues, chronic relationship disruptions, birthing issues
Addictions: Food, drugs, alcohol, work, gaming, codependency

Christian-based counseling is also available at Breaking Ground. Ask us about this

Recognizing the importance of coordination of care with various medical providers, school systems and more in managing mental health, Tami is dedicated to working with clients and their various medical providers, school and organizations (as appropriate) to facilitate comprehensive mental health treatment for clients.

Tami also provides coaching to high school and college graduates in gaining admissions to competitive universities, with some of her students boasting admissions to Ivy League schools, Additionally, she is also a published author and serves as a part-time professor in a clinical graduate program.

Evidence-based supervision is also available for LMSW social workers seeking licensure or assistance passing clinical boards and clinical social workers seeking in-depth supervision or further understanding psychodynamic process.

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