- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed focus
About Tara
In sessions she adapts conversation and tools to fit individual needs. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills.
Tara brings 11 years of professional experience in mental health work in Minnesota. Her background includes supporting people through relationship strain, life transitions, and complications related to mood and attention differences. She describes her approach as sensitive and compassionate while remaining goal oriented.
People work with her on issues such as bereavement, parenting challenges, anger, substance concerns, and complex trauma responses. She also helps those coping with caregiving stress, attachment questions, body image concerns, and feelings of isolation. Sessions aim to clarify priorities, reduce immediate distress, and build long-term strategies.
Tara tailors treatment plans collaboratively and adjusts techniques based on what is working. She encourages clients to move at a comfortable pace while setting clear steps for change. If you are considering therapy, she asks only for your honest goals so the work can start where you are.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood before deciding what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depressive symptoms, and unhelpful behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with supportive listening and then adding CBT tools or solution-focused steps to create short-term goals and measure progress.
Confirming current session options before booking is recommended, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone keep a steady routine during life transitions like pregnancy, childbirth, or caregiving changes. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to suit each person's schedule and energy level.
License and NPI
- LICSW
NPI1205338969
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tara address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and attention-related concerns among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and respectful, focused on listening first and then using practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused steps to meet goals.
How much experience does she have?
Tara has 11 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and offering therapeutic support in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.