- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT ideas
- Focus on daily skills
About Tara
She uses a client-centered way of working that puts the person's goals first. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client. Tara also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion and distress management skills.
Her experience includes supporting people who have ADHD, autism, trauma histories, or postnatal mood concerns. She describes her approach as holistic, taking physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual elements into account while avoiding labels as the whole story.
Tara emphasizes short-term, solution-focused steps alongside deeper work when needed. Sessions often include practical tools, skill practice, and chance to reflect on patterns that keep problems going. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
With six years of clinical experience, she brings experience from several settings and aims to make sessions approachable. Prospective clients use a short matching questionnaire to start and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered work centers the client's goals and pace. Online sessions using this approach focus on what matters most to the person, and conversations are shaped by the client's priorities and feedback. This helps when someone needs practical help that fits into a busy life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change them. Online CBT often uses short exercises between appointments and concrete strategies for mood, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Delivered remotely, DBT ideas can be practiced in real life and reviewed during sessions to build steady coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion shapes whether sessions focus on short-term solutions, skill building, or deeper exploration.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, which helps maintain consistency during busy or challenging seasons.
License and NPI
- LPC
NPI1023627791
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly help with?
Tara works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as postpartum depression and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a client-centered way and blends solution-focused steps with CBT and DBT ideas to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience working in various settings and has supported people with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and past trauma.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Wisconsin LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.