I am licensed in Washington with 12 years of professional therapy experience. I reserve the majority of my caseload availability for clients who are LGBTQ and/or polyamorous. I prefer to work with non-heteronormative, or poly persons/groups and I'm trained to provide family treatment for those needs.
*PLEASE NOTE*
My availability is currently limited to Saturday and Monday appointments. I prefer to discuss scheduling with each client to meet their needs, and to have a set schedule for each person.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I believe that the single most important aspect of therapy is a healthy therapeutic relationship, and taking time to develop an understanding and rapport between therapist and client is important. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! My therapy approach for you may include any combination of: talk therapy, DBT or CBT interventions, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness and body awareness interventions, or Brief Solution-focused Therapy.
Additional areas of focus: BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Communication problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
WA LMHC LH 61613960
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It’s been a lovely experience working with Tara
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tara makes it easy to be open with her during sessions. She doesn’t force a conversation you’re not ready to have. Great at listening and helping you see things in a different ways to help you manage anxieties. 10/10 would recommend
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and parenting issues
Tara has helped me through so much, and ive learned a lot about myself. She is very easy to talk to and really gets to know you.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd