Who is Tamara Hubbard, LCPC?
Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in food allergy counseling for parents and therapy for women and mothers navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She provides virtual therapy services for clients in Illinois, Florida, and Ohio.
Tamara holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and brings a family-systems perspective to her work, while practicing under her licensure as an LCPC.
Is Tamara Hubbard a marriage and family therapist (LMFT)?
Tamara Hubbard is not licensed as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT). She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, which informs her family-centered and systems-based approach to therapy.
Does Tamara Hubbard specialize in food allergy-related anxiety?
Yes. Tamara specializes in supporting parents of children with food allergies, helping them manage anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence navigating daily life with food allergies. She is also the author of May Contain Anxiety, published by Johns Hopkins University Press.
What types of therapy does Tamara Hubbard offer?
Tamara offers virtual psychotherapy for:
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Parents of children with food allergies
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Women and mothers experiencing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
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Individuals navigating life transitions and ongoing stressors
Therapy services are available to clients located in Illinois, Florida, and Ohio.
Does Tamara Hubbard accept insurance for her therapy services?
Yes. Tamara is currently in-network with BCBS PPO and United Healthcare PPO. If she is out-of-network for your insurance, she can provide you with a monthly superbill/receipt upon request which you can submit to your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits for mental health services.
Does Tamara Hubbard offer services outside of therapy?
Yes. In addition to therapy, Tamara offers educational food allergy consultations. These sessions are:
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Informational and psychoeducational
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Not therapy
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Not medical advice
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Available to adults or parents in any state
These consultations are designed to help individuals feel more informed, organized, and empowered when navigating food allergy–related challenges.
Is food allergy consulting the same as food allergy counseling?
No. See definitions and details below:
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Food allergy counseling is a form of psychotherapy and is available only to clients in Illinois, Florida, and Ohio.
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Food allergy consulting is educational and informational and is available nationwide.
Does Tamara Hubbard provide medical or allergy treatment advice?
No. Tamara does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Educational consultations may help clients develop questions and clarify information to discuss with their allergist or healthcare team.
Is Tamara Hubbard available for webinars and speaking engagements?
Yes. Tamara Hubbard regularly presents webinars and speaks nationally on topics related to food allergy parenting, anxiety, and mental health. She collaborates with allergy organizations, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide evidence-based education and support to families and pracitioners.
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More information about webinars and professional education can be found at www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com
Has Tamara Hubbard created resources for parents of children with food allergies?
Yes. Tamara has created a wide range of educational resources for parents of children with food allergies, including articles, webinars, and practical guidance focused on navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and daily life with food allergies.
She is also the author of May Contain Anxiety (Johns Hopkins University Press). Additional food allergy–specific resources and education are available at www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com and her Psychology Today blog.
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What's more, Tamara is the founder of the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling and its food allergy-informed therapist directory (the only one that exists).
What's one fun fact about Tamara Hubbard?
Tamara is able to draw and cartoon. In fact, her high school art teacher suggested she major in art and then work for Hallmark drawing greeting cards after college. (Clearly, she didn't choose that path).
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Bonus fact: After years of people mispronouncing her name, Tamara finally came up with this helpful reminder: "It's Tamara, like camera."