Hi and welcome! I believe that finding the right fit for your counselor is an important step in this journey of feeling better, and I'm grateful you've decided to take the time and read mine. I have been a social worker for eight years and a life coach and counselor for a decade working with a variety of people including individuals, groups, and children. Currently, I run a small private practice and mental coaching business for athletes looking to access their competitive potential.
I would say my experience has been quite varied. I've practiced in substance use facilities, 6-12 grade in public schools, community field work, with young adults, and I also work in the world of collegiate athletics. I feel my best as a therapist when I can work with my clients to develop goals and clear pathways to success however that may look. I also crossover into other aspects of practice that include LGBTQ+ populations, multicultural issues, and trauma.
I appreciate therapeutic styles and approaches that consider multicultural considerations and that value diversity. I practice cultural humility when engaging in work with individuals who have cultural considerations especially those I can learn from myself.
I’m thrilled you’re here looking for relief and I hope I can be a part of your team to support you. *Please note that I am currently only accepting new members who are looking to message or chat for live scheduled sessions*
Let’s get at it!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW18117
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Tara is so patient and accepting. She takes the time to listen, explain, and truly understand. I’m just a short time she has already helped me with a lot. I am forever grateful for her
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tara is great! She is an excellent listener and offers wonderful insights.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Tara is amazing! I feel so welcomed and safe in each conversation I have with her. I have never been in therapy before, and she understands that hesitation towards it, and approaches with a very nurturing energy to where I never felt like I was receiving a lecture from my Therapist, as some might think therapy is, but more a casual conversation with an old friend. She genuinely wants to help her patients and goes out of her way to listen and check in periodically. I have no regrets about joining BetterHelp and no second thoughts about who they matched me with.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Tara is an amazing therapist! She always listens without any sort of judgement and since day one has offered incredible tools and references that have helped me through my struggles. She’s down to earth, relatable, and very well-versed in her areas of specialty. She’s helped me so much in the past month, and I have no doubt she’ll continue to help in the future.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 1 month 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
Tara is an amazing, compassionate therapist that I greatly enjoy working with!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, adhd, eating disorders, and lgbt
Tara is a great therapist! It’s like talking to a friend.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue