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If persistent avoidance or fear is holding you back, I can help. I’m Tara, a therapist with special expertise in helping clients process trauma and make breakthroughs in life. I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with experience working with veterans, ex-foster kids, and other survivors with PTSD and its associated symptoms. No matter how small your trauma might seem, if it affected you, it’s worth exploring. I use Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help my clients embrace all the possibilities that trauma has been denying them.
During our first session, we’ll discuss what brings you (along with your partner, if applicable) to therapy. I’d like to understand your desired outcomes before we jump into what therapy with me will look like. I’m happy to explain the typical process and parameters I work within, which includes homework for every session, for every client. I’ll be asking about your apprehensions and concerns, too. If you don’t feel that we’re a fit, no hard feelings!
My greatest strength is in being a calm, secure, safe presence for my clients as they work through their trauma. I think deeply about how to best help my clients, and encourage them to make actionable changes both within and outside of the therapy room.
I work best with clients who are eager to make progress. Our work extends beyond the session– I believe you’ll see greater results if you’re willing and able to practice therapy skills in the real world.
Cognitive processing Therapy is a structured theory that aids in clients processing trauma.