I have been counseling adults, teenagers, and families for over 12 years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as relationship problems, self-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, and general family conflict.
My counseling style is generally to show a lot of warmth, compassion, and acceptance, while also challenging you to identify and help change unproductive thinking patterns. People come for help coping with many different stressors and mood issues. It takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out to someone and talk about your feelings. I am hear to listen without judgement, in order to help you understand your past and bring mindfulness into your present and future.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LPC 37PC00463600
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cara Tilghman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cara is consistent, calming, very accepting, and understanding. The only therapist I've kept for more than a few months.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
CARA IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IM SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND HER. SHE LISTENS TO ME AND UNDERSTANDS ME SO WELL. HER ADVICE IS HELPFUL TO ME. SHE REALLY HAS HELPED ME MORE THEN SHE KNOWS. I NEVER HAD ANYONE TO TALK TO OR ANYONE WHO UNDERSTANDS ME ,,
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I absolutely adore Cara! She is always there to give perfect advice and is so great with my crazy schedule. She is so easy to make a video appointment with and I love that she is as keen as texting most of our conversations as I am. She is very understanding and is a great listener. She never shoves anything at me or makes me feel self-conscious or obligated. Every time I talk to her, I feel like I'm talking to a friend I've had forever. I couldn't recommend her more!
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Cara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Cara is wonderful. She is patient, kind ans listens. She offers reassurance and guidance. She really works with my schedule.
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Cara for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Cara is a great listener, responds promptly, and is very much there to help.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s clear that Cara takes the time to listen and gives honest feedback; she is attentive and fair.
Written on Jul 26, 2020 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety