I'm Tara, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. I'm also the owner of A Peaceful Mind Counseling Service, LLC. I have worked in the field of mental health for almost 20 years and have been providing therapy 16 years. I started my career working with children. Over the years I have developed skills to support individuals with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, anger, family/parenting conflict and trauma. I have a history of working with children who have autism and and has a certificate in ABA.
I believe that the focus should start with the individual and provide coping skills to address current issues while taking the necessary steps to resolve those issues and reach your goal. It is my goal to assist/guide individuals in being able to share in a safe place. I have experience in Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing .
When you are ready to take the next step, I'm here to support and guide you. My calendar has limited availability.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 6589
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She is by far the best therapist I’ve worked with to date. She is very good at listening and researching my concerns. As well as coming up with good ways to overcome them.
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very attentive and non judgemental
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Tara Ancrum gives great advice and she give you time the think
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues