Tarah Al-Haise
Hi, I’m Tarah. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling from San Francisco State University. I have a background working in community mental health, schools, and non-profits and am excited to now be able to assist a broader range of individuals working in telehealth.
Taking cultural differences into account and tailoring therapy with those in mind is something I truly enjoy and is important to me.
I am passionate about working with individuals from various walks of life and diverse cultural background. I meet clients where they are with a genuine and non-judgmental approach to help move them in the direction they wish to go in. I am passionate about working with others and honored to be a part of people's therapeutic journeys.
First session
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I will ask about what brought you here, what your life looks like right now, and what you hope to gain from therapy. By the end of our first meeting, my goal is for you to leave with a clear sense of what we will be working toward together and what the therapeutic process will look and feel like. I place great importance on therapeutic fit. I want you to feel confident that this is the right space and the right partnership for the work ahead.
Strengths
I truly enjoy working with a diverse group of clients. Taking cultural differences into account and tailoring therapy with those in mind is something I also enjoy and is important to me. I believe having empathy and the ability to connect with people is the most important strength for a therapist.
Ideal clients
An ideal client would be someone seeking treatment themselves and motivated to make change in their life. I tend to work well with people who are ready to move forward, you have a good sense of what's going on and your motivated to make real changes. If that sounds like you, I'd love to work together and help support you on your journey to moving forward.
Treatment methods
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
My practice draws primarily from Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I orient sessions around your strengths and finding solutions, rather than focusing exclusively on problems. Solution-Focused Therapy helps us identify specific goals and build toward them in a direct, meaningful way.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT provides practical tools to recognize and shift patterns in thinking and behavior that may be getting in the way of how you want to feel and function. Together, these approaches create a structured but collaborative space, one where real progress is possible.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 126651