As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My approach centers on empowering clients through compassionate, culturally responsive care. I have extensive experience helping people address stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on supporting young adults, women, and individuals from diverse backgrounds as they work through challenges like social anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and interpersonal communication. I'm particularly passionate about creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients build resilience, cultivate self-love, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Whether you're struggling with mood challenges, workplace stress, or personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding, respect, and genuine care.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Tara is a great listener and an even better communicator. She offers non-judgment advice and always lets you reach the conclusion through subtle or cognitive therapeutic methods to where don't feel like you're being told what to think and feel, but helps you come to your own resolution.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Always feel like I have more control over my anxiety and depression after we talk. The encouragement and kindness is always a mood booster. Very thankful for our time together.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Tara has been great at helping me.
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
I always feel that she is listening to me and although there are days I just ramble because I need to get something off my chest- she just patiently waits for me to stop and asks the right questions. I enjoy having a therapist/friend to confide in because I do not have many in my life right now.
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Tara is really great and she has helped me work through a lot of negativity.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Tara is an extremely professional, well versed, and patient therapist. We break things down together as a team and utilize progression and almost like step by step processes to figure things out.
Written on Nov 02, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
In just a few months, I went from feeling lost and overwhelmed everyday to happy and excited for what tomorrow will bring. Tara listens to her patients and takes the time to truly understand their needs. I would highly recommend her
Written on Oct 10, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I am thankful for Tara’s support, she provides a very welcoming approach that addresses all of my concerns and gives me the opportunity to express and explore my feelings. My definition of therapy.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Thumbs up
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She made me feel comfortable to talk to. She listen and actually makes me pick my brain. She’s the best.
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
She is the best therapist I could have asked for. A blessing just placed in my life. She always understanding and making me think in ways I couldn’t on my own. Tara has been a difference in my life for the better.
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Tara has been kind, caring, supportive, and understanding. She goes above and beyond to accommodate my special request.
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tara is a great therapist. She is very friendly and understanding. She listen to what you have to say and provides thoughtful feedback. I would recommend her to others.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Great therapist!
Written on Aug 30, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tara blends professionalism, support, and compassion into each and every interaction. ❤️
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
In just three weeks, Tara Jenkins has impacted my life. I can tell that she is listening to me and gives me feedback, advice, and challenges me to think deeply. Within the first ten mins of our first call, she managed to make me feel seen, heard, and comfortable. I am beyond blessed and grateful that I was matched with Tara.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tara has helped me and continues to help me navigate a new world after loosing my parents and attempting to navigate these changes with my sisters. I often come away from session with new perspectives that require me to think fully about the subject and reflect deeply. She is excellent at meeting a person where they are at and suggesting new perspective and ideas.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She listens and understands fully and helps with any traumas, concerns an issues you have
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Tara is a very thoughtful and considerate therapist. She's an amazing listener who helps you see your situations from different perspectives. Very empathetic and amazing energy - can't recommend her enough!
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tara Jenkins is AMAZING!!! She speaks to my situation like bulls eye. She respectful and clearly articulates next steps with things to think about. I love her
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
10/10
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love how well she listens and asks more questions to make sure she is understanding me correctly. She answers my questions or helps me understand things better when I don’t.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Pays attention to clients concern and needs and provides appropriate exercises to help clients through concerns.
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Tara has always been great, knowledgeable, compassionate, and and very intelligent. Ms Jenkins has given me purpose on several occasions when I felt worthless. I would recommend her 1000 times.
Written on Apr 12, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
i love her
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and adhd
She has been amazing
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
This was by far the greatest experience I’ve ever had opening up to someone and myself. Tara is such a genuine soul, she will work with you and will do anything she can to make sure that you trend forward in the right direction with your mental health. I started my first session with her back in May of 2024 and I was feeling broken, lost, and depressed. With Tara’s help, I was able to get back to feeling like myself and also evolving into a better version of myself. For that, I couldn’t be any more grateful for the experience, I recommend anyone to work with Tara! 20/10
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Tara is the first therapist I’ve ever had and she has done such a good job making me feel comfortable and has helped me quickly improve in several areas that I’ve been working on. The results were almost instant for me. Tara is very good at her job and really cares. Would highly recommend
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Tara has been a wonderful therapist, especially since it is the first time in my life (age 53, male) that I have engaged in therapy. I was always of the mindset that I could figure it out on my own. Tara took the time up-front to understand the issues I was confronting. She has provided several great tools and methods that have quickly helped me move in the right direction. She is flexible with scheduling and method of engaging. I'm only in my first month but continue to look forward to the next sessions. I would confidently recommend Tara to anyone seeking help in their journey.
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
We’ve only had one appointment so far but I’m excited for the one scheduled tomorrow miss Tara is a wonderful counselor.
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
My therapy sessions with Ms. Jenkins are exceptional. I don’t know how I would’ve learned to cope without her expertise. She’s a true professional and she cares! I’d recommend her to anyone in need. I appreciate her!
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Tara was very good to talk to.
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and sleeping disorders
Tara is kind and knowledgeable.
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Very caring and understanding therapist I believe that she has my best interest while we are in therapy great person that understands my concerns.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Tara is awesome! Very professional and always attentive. Great!
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I would definitely recommend Tara to people. She understands and listens to my anxiety /worries. She gives me insight and ways to work through my anxiety, worries. I have people in my life say they can see a change in me, I absolutely think Tara is WONDERFUL!
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tara Jenkins is by far one of the best!!!
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Love her! We had a connection right away! She listens so well and offers so much advice! She’s very down to earth and has a heart of gold!
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is a very nice person who likes talking to you and always has solutions or better advice.
Written on Jul 07, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tara is awesome. She gives me tools to help deal with the everyday stresses of life and also the big moments in life too. I’m realizing that you understand how good your therapist is when you’re not is session as much as when you are in sessions. Thanks Tara!
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coaching
Tara Jenkins is a cool person to talk to funny and caring and that helps a lot
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tara is a calming presence and a good listener, she offers thoughtful perspectives based on the information you give her. She’s accommodating and prompt. I greatly enjoyed talking and messaging with her.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I like Tara a lot and recommend highly
Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Tara is occasionally distracted which causes me to be distracted. I have always felt like Tara is super good at circling back to sharing advice though. She never leaves me feeling like she didn’t totally care for me.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Tara is a well educated yet relatable person. She hears me and then helps me work on steps to get to where I want to be in a relationship that in my life that has a history of being difficult for me. She has helped me indentify clear goals and work towards those. I feel more confident as a mom and with communication since doing sessions with Tara. I’m very thankful for her.
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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