Are you having difficulty managing tough emotions? Do you find that past stuff is getting in your way of living life to the fullest? I can help! I am a Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years experience in the therapy domain, working with teens, adults and couples. I received my Bachelor's in Social Work from Temple University in 2004 and my Master's in Social Work from Millersville University in 2012.
I have particular experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as various treatment protocols to treat trauma. Helping clients navigate trauma and it's impact on our lives is my passion! I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, hold a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2 Certification and a Certificate in Trauma Therapy from The Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute.
Life can be difficult and throw at us many different challenges that leave us feeling lost, confused and alone. I am confident that I would be able to help you navigate those challenges and learn new ways of coping that will help you live the life that you want. I look forward to working with you and am encouraged by your courage to reach out for support!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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I had too short of time with her. She was great.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She’s very kind & understanding
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
She listens well, and validates me, helps me process more what I am experiencing , I would like to understand more about the root causes of my thoughts. I am excited to experience trauma therapy
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
This has just been a positive experience all around I can be all over the place but Tara always finds a way to stop and ask me questions about how I feel and give me ways to deal with it
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
When I started, I was skeptical of the therapy process overall. Tara was able to identify what I needed before I even knew. She helped me trust the process. Now that I trust the process, I am making progress and noticing differences in everyday situations. Thank you, Tara!
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Tara is an incredible listener & offers insights that help to spark new thoughts. She is compassionate and follows up through messenger demonstrating she truly cares about you. I can't recommend her enough :)
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue