Dr. Tam (she/her) is the founder of Empire Wellness Group - a boutique practice where she provides DEI&B consultation and training, psychotherapy, and supervision.

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Dr. Tam is an administrator, a published practitioner-scholar, most recently on Cultural Humility, the Cultural Formulation Interview, and First-generation College Students. 

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She has presented locally and nationally on cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and working with first-generation college students. 

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Education:

• Doctor of Social Work - Rutgers University

• Master of Science in Social Work - Columbia University

• Bachelor of Arts - Rutgers University

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Licensure and certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • New Jersey

  • New York

• School Social Worker Certificate - New Jersey​

• Certified Social Work Clinical Supervisor - New Jersey

• Certified therapist in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

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Publications:

• Rovitto, T. L. (2021). Narratives and Assets: Enhancing counseling center clinicians’ knowledge and skills in working with first-generation college students. Journal of First-generation Student Success. 10.1080/26906015.2021.1985929

 

• Rovitto, T. L. (2020). (Cultural) Humility in Practice: Engaging First-Generation College Students. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. 10.1080/87568225.2020.1819924

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She has over 15 years of professional experience including:

• Princeton University, School of Public and International Affairs - Overseeing the school's diversity & inclusion efforts and student affairs. 

• Rutgers-Counseling Center where she managed and supervised staff and trainees in group psychotherapy. 

• The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NYC

• District Council 37 (the largest public employee union in NYC)

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 Dr. Tam’s professional area of interest include:

• working with individuals and communities of color

• training emergent clinicians

• diversity and inclusion workshops

• first-generation college students, graduates, and professionals.

• advocating to destigmatize mental health in marginalized communities

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​Dr. Tam was involved at the national level in Social Work training programs in Counseling Centers.

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When not working, you'll find her cooking and trying new food, traveling, gardening, crafting, or spending time with her family & friends.