seeds of success counseling
Walking Beside You on Your Recovery Journey
I’m Tamera Martens, a licensed addictions counselor with over 30 years of experience helping adults overcome addictive behaviors and build lives that support long-term recovery. I provide telehealth addiction counseling for individuals struggling with substance use, gambling addiction, and internet, social media, or video gaming addiction. My work is grounded in compassion, accountability, and a deep respect for each person’s capacity to change.
Addiction not as a personal failure. It is a solution to an underlying problem. Lasting recovery happens when we address the root causes—often unresolved trauma, emotional pain, disconnection, or overwhelm; rather than focusing solely on stopping a behavior. My approach integrates evidence-based addiction counseling, trauma-informed care, and EMDR therapy to support meaningful, sustainable change.
A Recovery Focused, Trauma-Informed Approach
Addictive behaviors rarely exist in isolation. They are often attempts to cope with stress, trauma, anxiety, or loss. That’s why my work focuses on the whole person, not just symptoms. Together, we work to increase insight into addictive patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical tools for relapse prevention and harm reduction.
Recovery is not about willpower alone. It involves daily action, accountability, community, spiritual growth, and lifestyle change. I help clients recognize relapse warning signs early and intervene before old patterns take over. The goal is not just abstinence or behavior control, but balance, stability, and a life that genuinely supports recovery.
Lived Experience, Professional Guidance
In addition to my clinical training, I bring the perspective of long-term personal recovery. I actively work a recovery program and understand firsthand the courage, open-mindedness, and willingness it takes to change. I will never ask you to do anything I haven’t done myself.
Clients often tell me they feel understood, safe, and challenged in our work together. I am direct and practical, while remaining compassionate and encouraging. I believe growth happens when honesty and support exist side by side.
Who I Work Best With
Seeds of Success Counseling is a good fit for adults who are:
- Struggling with substance use, gambling, or technology-related addictions
- Open to exploring underlying trauma and emotional patterns
- Willing to engage in recovery-supportive activities outside of sessions
- Ready to build insight, accountability, and healthier routines
- Able to meet consistently and commit to the recovery process
My work may not be the best fit for individuals seeking quick fixes, disability documentation, or court-mandated reporting, or for those unwilling to engage in active recovery work.
My Commitment to You
I will walk beside you on your recovery journey.
You can expect honesty, compassion, accountability, and support as you build the confidence and skills needed to manage addictive behaviors, restore trust, and create a lifestyle that supports lasting recovery.