Hello, I'm Tara... I love working with clients who are struggling with career and life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management and sex, intimacy & relationship concerns. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked for years in the entertainment industry with various film, TV and music artists. I love to work with creative types and understand the challenges many face working in that industry. I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with an emphasis on trauma studies. I'm a member of AASECT with the goal of becoming an AASECT certified sex therapist in the near future. I'm also a 500-hour RYT certified yoga and meditation teacher. I like to incorporate somatic and mindfulness exercises into my work with individuals and groups. I also have a background working as a sexual assault advocate and bring a strong passion and skill set for working with individuals with sexual trauma histories. I'm based in Los Angeles. When I'm not working, I can be found with my Chihuahua (Homer), hiking, reading, watching film & TV and working on creative writing projects.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. The first intake session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the therapeutic process and to see if we could be a good fit to work together on your treatment goals. I currently am available to see clients M-F.
Sex Therapy Intimacy and Relationship Issues Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues Life Transitions Grief & Loss Entertainment Industry (Creative/Artists) Coping Skills
Creatives (Artists) Entertainment Industry Executives Music Industry Professionals Adults (18+) Teenagers (15+) My practice is best for clients who are ages 15+ As of Feb/March 2025, I am not taking on new couples clients for intakes.
I use attachment based interventions when working with individuals who are struggling with difficulties with romantic, family and professional relationships and have expressed a desire to work on behavioral and cognitive changes to address those concerns.
I use mindfulness, cognitive interventions, values based living and incorporate self-compassion into sessions with clients. I support clients to identify how to create more meaning in their lives and to work to change negative core beliefs.