About
Tamarasa Therapy
Providing culturally inclusive, compassionate, trauma-informed therapy in Durham, NC
Free 20-Minute Consultation
We’re Here to Help
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![Anu Menon, LCSW]()
Anu Menon, LCSW
FOUNDER & CLINIC DIRECTOR
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![Ebube Bobby-Tasie, LCSW-A]()
Ebube Bobby-Tasie, LCSW-A
THERAPIST
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![Lise-Marie Giovinetti, LCSW-A]()
Lise-Marie Giovinetti, LCSW-A
THERAPIST
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Kaitlyn Skipper
CLINICAL INTERN
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![Joanna Hody]()
Joanna Hody
CLINICAL INTERN
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Alexis Whitfield
CLINIC COORDINATOR
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Frances Hanshew
CLINIC COORDINATOR
Our Guiding Values:
Compassion
Integrity
Lifelong Learning
What We Believe
At Tamarasa Therapy, we know that life is hard. We see challenges as an inevitable part of life, but believe suffering and despair need not be. Even with pain or hardship, life is beautiful and worth living. Our vision is to create a transformative space where deep inner healing and personal growth flourish. We aspire to be a leading therapy practice that fosters an environment where every individual—both clients and employees—feels valued for who they are and supported in becoming who they aspire to be. In this vision, Tamarasa Therapy stands as a beacon of hope and healing, committed to nurturing both the clients we serve and our team members who deliver care, ultimately transforming lives and communities for the better.
You deserve to feel better, and we’re here to help
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Providing therapy to adults, couples, families, teens and children in Durham, NC and across North Carolina
Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or the impact of trauma, we are here to support you. Our therapists are experts in providing warm, compassionate and effective therapy to help you live your best life.
What can I expect in therapy?
1. We’ll learn who you are as a person
In the first few sessions, your therapist will take time to understand what led you to seek therapy and how they can help you. They will learn about your family, health, challenges, culture, beliefs, and what matters most to you. Together, you will talk about your goals for therapy. This is a chance for you and your therapist to get to know each other and build trust as you work together to feel better.
2. We’ll create a plan just for you
You and your therapist will collaborate to create a personalized roadmap to help you reach your goals and feel better. As you share your struggles and experiences, your therapist will identify evidence-based strategies designed to support your well-being. These strategies will be tailored to align with your personality, culture, values, and goals. Throughout your sessions, you’ll regularly revisit the plan together to assess what’s working, what isn’t, and determine the best path forward.
3. We’ll collaborate on your journey towards healing
Most people meet with their therapist for about 50 minutes once or twice a week. These sessions are tailored to fit your needs and work towards your goals. For some that means practicing new coping strategies. For others, it’s a space for deep reflection or mindfulness. Others just need someone who’ll listen. Sometimes it takes time to notice the changes, but many notice an improvement in their mental wellbeing after just a few sessions.
The Lotus
Tamarasa means lotus in Sanskrit.
A stunning and ethereal lotus. But where did it come from? Down below are murky depths of muddy waters through which it grew. The lotus symbolizes the strength and resilience it takes to become your true self. The graceful flower reminds us that beauty is possible, even in the darkest places.
We’d love to see you grow
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The Unalome
An ancient symbol for the quest to understand.
Starting at the bottom, we find ourselves running into the same problem over and over again. Spiraling. Wherever we go, there we are. However, we’re not running in circles, but climbing a spiral staircase. We grow each time, even when we repeat the same mistakes.
But one lesson is not enough. The loops represents the obstacles life keeps throwing things our way. Tribulations are inevitable, but so is change. Even though it feels like one thing after another, we are getting closer as long as we keep going.
At the top, the lotus represents enlightenment. Will you ever reach it?
What do you have to lose by trying?
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Change
is real.
Growth
is real.
Healing
is real.
We're here to help you find it.
Ready to meet with a therapist?
Click the button below to Schedule an Appointment or Free 20 Minute Consultation online
Do you have any questions or need help finding a therapist?
Fill out the contact form below. We will respond within 24 hours.
We are conveniently located at
6 Consultant Pl. Ste 100B, Durham, NC 27707
In-person visits by appointment only.