Dr. Tamara A. Noël, DSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Dr. Tamara Noel has skillfully practiced in the Mental/Behavioral Health field for over 20 years. With a doctoral degree in Advanced Trauma-Informed Leadership and Practices and a master’s degree in social work from Barry University, Dr. Noel holds Clinical Licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. She is also authorized through the Florida Health Department to provide psychotherapy via Tele-Health in the state of Florida. Dr. Noel has worked tirelessly as a Residential Consultant, an Intensive In-Home Services Leader, a Foster Care/Adoptions Supervisor, an In-Patient Psychiatric Social Worker, including Forensics Psychiatry, and a Mental Health Psychotherapist to meet others at their point of need in in-patient, residential, and community-based settings partnering with others to embrace their stories, maximize their potential, and make transformational impact. Such experiences have contributed greatly to her ability to easily engage Individuals, Couples, and Families of different background and cultures sharing equally in their celebrations and their griefs.
Dr. Noel’s research interest includes interpersonal traumas such as intimate partner violence, adverse childhood experiences, organizational betrayal, trauma-informed leadership, trauma-informed parenting, the immigration experience, the mental health of the Christian church, etc. She uses a variety of interventions and treatment modalities such as CBT, Brief Solution Focus, Person Centered, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Narrative, Faith-Based counseling in collaboration with her clients. Dr. Noel is a certified Critical Clinical Trauma Professional, a certified advanced trauma-informed leadership and practices and is also certified in Prepare-Enrich, relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally.
Dr. Noel collaborates with other agencies and organizations nationally and abroad to provide staff training, consultations, workshops, and keynote addresses. She has traveled extensively to her native land of Haiti sharing her expertise in trauma, child welfare and child development, family and other relationship issues, Home Operations, Self-Care, Abuse and Exploitations, Leadership etc. through workshops, training, radio shows, and in support of the Sarah Cares Initiative, a ministry of her young daughter, Sarah. Dr. Noel is the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director of the Wisdom Solutions of the CSRA, LLC, an office of Mental Health and other related services providing Individual and Family Therapy, Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling. In addition, Dr. Noel has served on the advisory board of several Non-Profit organizations. Dr. Noel provides services in French and Haitian Creole in addition to English. You can learn more at www.yourwisdomsolutions.com.
Dr. Noel has been blessed with many spiritual gifts and abilities including Singing, Teaching, and Counseling. She has served and continues to serve the body of Christ in various capacities including Assistant Youth Director, Praise and Worship Leader, Church Board Advisor, Church Administrative Assistant, Outreach/Evangelism Coordinator, and Prayer Coordinator. Dr. Noel believes strongly that the “manifestation of the Holy Spirit is given to each for the benefit of all” 1 Corinthians 12 : 7. She is particularly gifted in catching the vision of others and partnering with them to help bring it to past. A published author and recording artist, Dr. Noel lives in Augusta, GA with her husband, Gelin Noël, a highly skilled, and anointed musician, song writer, and producer. Together they are blessed to parent two amazingly beautiful daughters, Sarah and Hannah. The family worships at Vineyard Church of Augusta under the leadership of Pastor Reese Leroy.
Testimonials
What Clients are Saying
I’ve known Tamara Noel for over 10 years and have benefited from her counseling services over the course the years. After speaking with her, I feel empowered to work through my issues and make sound and informed decisions about my life. She’s not only her clients’ biggest cheerleader, but will get in the game and guide you to the end zone when necessary. Tamara Noel is the first and only professional Therapist to which I will entrust my mental and emotional wellness.
Tamara has a very warm and healing voice which adds to her therapeutic skills and is very comforting for those with anxiety or in distress.
Tamara Noel is an answer to prayer! Her professional but personal approach to therapy has been the balance I needed at this time in my life. Her insight and practical exercises are giving me the necessary tools to deal with the obstacles I’ve been facing. Her dedication to her craft make her easy to talk to and I’m definitely in a better place!
I know Tamara Noel to be a higly Skilled and multi talented Professional who has and will continue to help many individuals and families. Hopefully she travels to hold seminars and conferences as well. I would love to book a women’s conference.
One of Dr. Noel greatest strengths is her deep understanding of clinical frameworks and her practical application. Dr. Noel has provided resources that embody culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and ethically sound evidence-based data.
Beyond her expertise, Dr. Noel demonstrates an unparalleled level of empathy and compassion. She approached every interaction with genuineness and respect, creating a safe space.