Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC
@therapisttamara.bsky.social
🏠 Family therapist | 📘 Author | 🎤 Speaker
👉🏽 aka The Food Allergy Counselor
📗 “May Contain Anxiety” - pub: JHUP
🔎 Focuses: #parenting, #foodallergy, #mindfulness, #womenshealth, #therapy
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com/book
👉🏽 aka The Food Allergy Counselor
📗 “May Contain Anxiety” - pub: JHUP
🔎 Focuses: #parenting, #foodallergy, #mindfulness, #womenshealth, #therapy
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com/book
Excited to share this JACI-IP paper that I co-authored with mental health colleagues as part of a @aaaaiorg.bsky.social collaboration!
We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).
We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Excited to share this JACI-IP paper that I co-authored with mental health colleagues as part of a @aaaaiorg.bsky.social collaboration!
We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).
We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).
Parents often self-blame when their child has a medical condition. Two tips to help back out of self-blame are:
🧠 Drop the struggle: "Debating this won't help me feel better, so I'm going to focus on things that matter right now instead."
🧠 Focus on positives: “How have I made positive impacts?”
🧠 Drop the struggle: "Debating this won't help me feel better, so I'm going to focus on things that matter right now instead."
🧠 Focus on positives: “How have I made positive impacts?”
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Parents often self-blame when their child has a medical condition. Two tips to help back out of self-blame are:
🧠 Drop the struggle: "Debating this won't help me feel better, so I'm going to focus on things that matter right now instead."
🧠 Focus on positives: “How have I made positive impacts?”
🧠 Drop the struggle: "Debating this won't help me feel better, so I'm going to focus on things that matter right now instead."
🧠 Focus on positives: “How have I made positive impacts?”
Thank you FARE for inviting me to speak again at your annual conference AND for inviting me to be part of your “Author’s Corner”, too!
And thanks to all who came to my session and stopped by to grab a signed copy of my book!
Book info: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
And thanks to all who came to my session and stopped by to grab a signed copy of my book!
Book info: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thank you FARE for inviting me to speak again at your annual conference AND for inviting me to be part of your “Author’s Corner”, too!
And thanks to all who came to my session and stopped by to grab a signed copy of my book!
Book info: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
And thanks to all who came to my session and stopped by to grab a signed copy of my book!
Book info: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
It's easy to develop an unhelpful relationship with anxiety - one where we believe whatever it tells us and make decisions based on worry.
So, does that mean we should never let anxious thoughts impact our decision-making?
No. But we don't want to let these thoughts guide us through life either.
So, does that mean we should never let anxious thoughts impact our decision-making?
No. But we don't want to let these thoughts guide us through life either.
October 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It's easy to develop an unhelpful relationship with anxiety - one where we believe whatever it tells us and make decisions based on worry.
So, does that mean we should never let anxious thoughts impact our decision-making?
No. But we don't want to let these thoughts guide us through life either.
So, does that mean we should never let anxious thoughts impact our decision-making?
No. But we don't want to let these thoughts guide us through life either.
The latest news about the reduction of peanut allergies in babies due to the change in guidelines over recent years is wonderful news being celebrated within the #foodallergy community, of course!
But what if you find yourself feeling conflicted about this news, too?
It’s truly okay! ❤️
But what if you find yourself feeling conflicted about this news, too?
It’s truly okay! ❤️
October 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The latest news about the reduction of peanut allergies in babies due to the change in guidelines over recent years is wonderful news being celebrated within the #foodallergy community, of course!
But what if you find yourself feeling conflicted about this news, too?
It’s truly okay! ❤️
But what if you find yourself feeling conflicted about this news, too?
It’s truly okay! ❤️
Did you know that OCD Midwest has a podcast called “OCD Behind the Scenes”? I was recently invited on to discuss the intersection of #foodallergy anxiety and #parenting, and we also touched on #OCD, too.
Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...
Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Did you know that OCD Midwest has a podcast called “OCD Behind the Scenes”? I was recently invited on to discuss the intersection of #foodallergy anxiety and #parenting, and we also touched on #OCD, too.
Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...
Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...
It has been surreal since Tuesday’s #publicationday! I am grateful for the photos people are sharing with me with their copies of #MayContainAnxiety and where they’ve seen it!
Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It has been surreal since Tuesday’s #publicationday! I am grateful for the photos people are sharing with me with their copies of #MayContainAnxiety and where they’ve seen it!
Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
When our child receives a #foodallergy diagnosis, we of course want to know WHY.
This article explores how, in the face of fear & uncertainty, sometimes our mind makes unhelpful connections which leads us to feel unwarranted guilt about the diagnosis.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...
This article explores how, in the face of fear & uncertainty, sometimes our mind makes unhelpful connections which leads us to feel unwarranted guilt about the diagnosis.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...
September 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
When our child receives a #foodallergy diagnosis, we of course want to know WHY.
This article explores how, in the face of fear & uncertainty, sometimes our mind makes unhelpful connections which leads us to feel unwarranted guilt about the diagnosis.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...
This article explores how, in the face of fear & uncertainty, sometimes our mind makes unhelpful connections which leads us to feel unwarranted guilt about the diagnosis.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...
Thank you Dr. Sicherer, not only for this wonderful #bookreview for #MayContainAnxiety, but for championing this book from the very beginning.
It’s an honor to have your support and praise for this book!
Learn more & order it here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
(Also available in audiobook!)
It’s an honor to have your support and praise for this book!
Learn more & order it here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
(Also available in audiobook!)
September 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thank you Dr. Sicherer, not only for this wonderful #bookreview for #MayContainAnxiety, but for championing this book from the very beginning.
It’s an honor to have your support and praise for this book!
Learn more & order it here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
(Also available in audiobook!)
It’s an honor to have your support and praise for this book!
Learn more & order it here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
(Also available in audiobook!)
It’s Tuesday and just one month from publication day, which means it’s time to share another early #bookreview!
Thanks so much to psychologist Jill Stoddard, PhD for her heartfelt review of #MayContainAnxiety!
And be sure to check out Jill’s amazing books, too!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
Thanks so much to psychologist Jill Stoddard, PhD for her heartfelt review of #MayContainAnxiety!
And be sure to check out Jill’s amazing books, too!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
September 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It’s Tuesday and just one month from publication day, which means it’s time to share another early #bookreview!
Thanks so much to psychologist Jill Stoddard, PhD for her heartfelt review of #MayContainAnxiety!
And be sure to check out Jill’s amazing books, too!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
Thanks so much to psychologist Jill Stoddard, PhD for her heartfelt review of #MayContainAnxiety!
And be sure to check out Jill’s amazing books, too!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
When it comes to managing #foodallergy #anxiety, we can break it down into 3 basic steps:
1. Exploring and understanding it.
2. Engaging in actions to address it.
3. Using coping skills to help manage it.
FA anxiety isn’t always easy to manage, but simplifying it helps!
1. Exploring and understanding it.
2. Engaging in actions to address it.
3. Using coping skills to help manage it.
FA anxiety isn’t always easy to manage, but simplifying it helps!
August 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
When it comes to managing #foodallergy #anxiety, we can break it down into 3 basic steps:
1. Exploring and understanding it.
2. Engaging in actions to address it.
3. Using coping skills to help manage it.
FA anxiety isn’t always easy to manage, but simplifying it helps!
1. Exploring and understanding it.
2. Engaging in actions to address it.
3. Using coping skills to help manage it.
FA anxiety isn’t always easy to manage, but simplifying it helps!
Thanks so much for this amazing #bookreview of #MayContainAnxiety, Dr. Dave - I’m truly honored!
Out on 9/30 (and available for pre-order), below is the link with more info including how to order it and how to get 30% off if you order it at @hopkinspress.bsky.social:
foodallergycounselor.com/book
Out on 9/30 (and available for pre-order), below is the link with more info including how to order it and how to get 30% off if you order it at @hopkinspress.bsky.social:
foodallergycounselor.com/book
August 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thanks so much for this amazing #bookreview of #MayContainAnxiety, Dr. Dave - I’m truly honored!
Out on 9/30 (and available for pre-order), below is the link with more info including how to order it and how to get 30% off if you order it at @hopkinspress.bsky.social:
foodallergycounselor.com/book
Out on 9/30 (and available for pre-order), below is the link with more info including how to order it and how to get 30% off if you order it at @hopkinspress.bsky.social:
foodallergycounselor.com/book
My Food Allergy Counselor email this week summarizes insights from the following paper published earlier this year in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
🔎 "Incidence of food allergic reactions among adolescents engaged in food allergy management"
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com
🔎 "Incidence of food allergic reactions among adolescents engaged in food allergy management"
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My Food Allergy Counselor email this week summarizes insights from the following paper published earlier this year in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
🔎 "Incidence of food allergic reactions among adolescents engaged in food allergy management"
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com
🔎 "Incidence of food allergic reactions among adolescents engaged in food allergy management"
www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com
Research shows that connecting with #gratitude has a variety of positive health impacts, including:
🧠 experiencing greater overall well-being
🧠 enjoying better sleep quality
🧠 having lower depression risks
🧠 positive impacts on cardiovascular health
Try it out - what are you grateful for today?
🧠 experiencing greater overall well-being
🧠 enjoying better sleep quality
🧠 having lower depression risks
🧠 positive impacts on cardiovascular health
Try it out - what are you grateful for today?
August 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Research shows that connecting with #gratitude has a variety of positive health impacts, including:
🧠 experiencing greater overall well-being
🧠 enjoying better sleep quality
🧠 having lower depression risks
🧠 positive impacts on cardiovascular health
Try it out - what are you grateful for today?
🧠 experiencing greater overall well-being
🧠 enjoying better sleep quality
🧠 having lower depression risks
🧠 positive impacts on cardiovascular health
Try it out - what are you grateful for today?
It’s hard to believe that my book officially comes out 10 weeks from today! 🙌🏼
I curiously asked Chat GPT what readers will learn from reading it - and it’s pretty accurate.
See what reviewers are saying and how to order your copy for its 9/30/25 release date here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
I curiously asked Chat GPT what readers will learn from reading it - and it’s pretty accurate.
See what reviewers are saying and how to order your copy for its 9/30/25 release date here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
July 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It’s hard to believe that my book officially comes out 10 weeks from today! 🙌🏼
I curiously asked Chat GPT what readers will learn from reading it - and it’s pretty accurate.
See what reviewers are saying and how to order your copy for its 9/30/25 release date here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
I curiously asked Chat GPT what readers will learn from reading it - and it’s pretty accurate.
See what reviewers are saying and how to order your copy for its 9/30/25 release date here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book
Burnout related to managing a chronic health condition is a real thing!
Check out my “Navigating Food Allergy Burnout” article for more insights and tips for managing #foodallergy burnout.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/navigat...
Check out my “Navigating Food Allergy Burnout” article for more insights and tips for managing #foodallergy burnout.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/navigat...
June 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Burnout related to managing a chronic health condition is a real thing!
Check out my “Navigating Food Allergy Burnout” article for more insights and tips for managing #foodallergy burnout.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/navigat...
Check out my “Navigating Food Allergy Burnout” article for more insights and tips for managing #foodallergy burnout.
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/navigat...
The mind is a safety-seeking, threat-detecting machine that tends to overestimate risk, so it's important to take perspective on #foodallergy anxiety.
My latest article "Helpful Vs. Unhelpful Food Allergy Anxiety" offers practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/helpful...
My latest article "Helpful Vs. Unhelpful Food Allergy Anxiety" offers practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/helpful...
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The mind is a safety-seeking, threat-detecting machine that tends to overestimate risk, so it's important to take perspective on #foodallergy anxiety.
My latest article "Helpful Vs. Unhelpful Food Allergy Anxiety" offers practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/helpful...
My latest article "Helpful Vs. Unhelpful Food Allergy Anxiety" offers practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/helpful...
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth, here's a quick primer on stress, and a few tips to help you manage food allergy-related stress.
For more insights on this topic, check out the following article on The FAC: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/managin...!
For more insights on this topic, check out the following article on The FAC: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/managin...!
May 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth, here's a quick primer on stress, and a few tips to help you manage food allergy-related stress.
For more insights on this topic, check out the following article on The FAC: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/managin...!
For more insights on this topic, check out the following article on The FAC: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/managin...!
It's World #EoEDay!
EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition that often flies under the radar. But early diagnosis & ongoing care improve outcomes, so talk to your doctor if you suspect you have EoE!
For more information & to find support, visit: www.apfed.org/EoEDay
[Post sponsored by #APFED]
EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition that often flies under the radar. But early diagnosis & ongoing care improve outcomes, so talk to your doctor if you suspect you have EoE!
For more information & to find support, visit: www.apfed.org/EoEDay
[Post sponsored by #APFED]
May 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It's World #EoEDay!
EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition that often flies under the radar. But early diagnosis & ongoing care improve outcomes, so talk to your doctor if you suspect you have EoE!
For more information & to find support, visit: www.apfed.org/EoEDay
[Post sponsored by #APFED]
EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition that often flies under the radar. But early diagnosis & ongoing care improve outcomes, so talk to your doctor if you suspect you have EoE!
For more information & to find support, visit: www.apfed.org/EoEDay
[Post sponsored by #APFED]
Don't forget that even the days, weeks, and months that feel hard to get through can still contain joy.
Find moments to notice and appreciate the simple things....a smile, a laugh, a sunny day.
Remind yourself that feeling pain and struggle is part of the human experience, but so is feeling joy.
Find moments to notice and appreciate the simple things....a smile, a laugh, a sunny day.
Remind yourself that feeling pain and struggle is part of the human experience, but so is feeling joy.
May 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Don't forget that even the days, weeks, and months that feel hard to get through can still contain joy.
Find moments to notice and appreciate the simple things....a smile, a laugh, a sunny day.
Remind yourself that feeling pain and struggle is part of the human experience, but so is feeling joy.
Find moments to notice and appreciate the simple things....a smile, a laugh, a sunny day.
Remind yourself that feeling pain and struggle is part of the human experience, but so is feeling joy.
Anxious about transitioning more food allergy management responsibilities to your teen!
Check out the image in this post, and then be sure to read my article "Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions" to learn helpful tips on this topic!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/adolesc...
Check out the image in this post, and then be sure to read my article "Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions" to learn helpful tips on this topic!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/adolesc...
May 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Anxious about transitioning more food allergy management responsibilities to your teen!
Check out the image in this post, and then be sure to read my article "Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions" to learn helpful tips on this topic!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/adolesc...
Check out the image in this post, and then be sure to read my article "Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions" to learn helpful tips on this topic!
www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/adolesc...
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I've shared the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today, it's my turn!
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today, it's my turn!
May 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I've shared the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today, it's my turn!
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today, it's my turn!
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today is Dr. Juanita Mora!
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today is Dr. Juanita Mora!
May 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today is Dr. Juanita Mora!
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today is Dr. Juanita Mora!
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today, it's Dr. Alice Hoyt!
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today, it's Dr. Alice Hoyt!
May 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today, it's Dr. Alice Hoyt!
▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?"
Today, it's Dr. Alice Hoyt!
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today is Dr. Manisha Relan!
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today is Dr. Manisha Relan!
May 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question:
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today is Dr. Manisha Relan!
▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?
Today is Dr. Manisha Relan!