LPCC, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello my name is Tara. I have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years. I understand therapy can feel like a big step, and I congratulate you on beginning your journey. I specialize in helping navigate life transitions, anxiety, and self-doubt. My goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself, gain insight, and take steps toward personal growth.
During the first session I view myself more as a co-pilot; you're in the driver's seat. You get to decide what we talk about and the pace we go. It’s more about us getting to know each other and me hearing your story. It's a chance for me to learn about what's been happening in your life and what your goals for therapy might be. We'll work together to identify the best path forward. I also want to make sure you feel comfortable and that we have a strong working relationship
My greatest strengths is the ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for all healing.
I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety in high achievers, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship conflicts, parenting, divorce, communication issues, or OCD.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) experience is an active, structured, and goal-oriented process focused on identifying and changing your current unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Learning to talk to your brain or deliberately changing your thoughts can feel strange or unnatural initially, but for many, it can lead to a quieted mind and more useful tools for the future.
Motivational Interviewing is a specific type of conversation we can have when you feel conflicted or unsure about making a change. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you explore your own thoughts and feelings so you can find your own motivation and make decisions that are right for you.
Grief therapy offers a supportive environment to talk about feelings of shock, disbelief, anger, sadness, and guilt, without judgment. It does not mean you have to like the loss, but rather helps you accept its reality and learn to live with it. Facilitates new meaning: The process helps individuals find new meaning, adapt to their changed circumstances.