Tara has worked in the field of counseling since 2007 and is licensed as a marriage and family therapist and supervisor in Texas. She loves walking alongside individuals and couples as they pursue freedom from hurts and wounds in order to live in their true identity. Every person has bumps and bruises in life. She believes that trauma can be healed when past hurts are heard and nurtured in a caring environment.

Tara specializes in the treatment of trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, grief, and relationship concerns. She sees individuals as participants in their own healing but also understands that healing occurs in a supportive and safe environment where each person can examine their cultural/spiritual worldviews, families of origin, and history of traumatic events. She draws on a number of tools to create a treatment plan suited to meet each person’s goals. She has specific training in Lifespan Integration (LI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback (MCN). Tara believes that freedom comes from healing past hurts, examining family history, evaluating current thoughts/behaviors, and creating healthy balance - emotionally, relationally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Tara primarily sees adults and couples ages 18+

Education

• Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University

• M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Iowa State University

• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Dordt University

Credentials

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - Supervisor (LMFT-S) in the State of Texas (#202375)

• Micro-Current Neurofeedback, IASIS Certified Provider (ICP)