Hello! My name is Tara and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have over 12 years experience working in the mental health field. As a current School Counselor, I am passionate about providing support and encouragement to students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community. I have the most experience working with trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, anger management, self care, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, self regulation, and improvement in school success. I am a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist and have a variety of training such as Skills For Psychological Recovery, Child Builders Stand Strong Stay Safe, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aide, Grief, Resilience, and more.
I use a person-centered, holistic, and integrative approach in treatment. I would describe my style as warm, supportive, and encouraging. I am passionate about getting to know you and helping you navigate all the strong emotions you are experiencing. I often say that there are no bad feelings. Feelings are just visitors and we must learn to acknowledge them and let them come and go.
Thank you again for taking time in learning more about me. I look forward to getting started on this wellness journey with you!
SPECIALTIES:
ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia
Self Regulation / Calming Strategies
Anger Management
Grief
Trauma
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Intellectual Disability, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tara Merida. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tara is very responsive and understands your needs. She is also not afraid to tell you what you need to hear and offers many ways to help you cope with difficult feelings. Tara has a lot of compassion and is able to understand your viewpoint while offering alternative points of view as well. I have really enjoyed having her as a therapist.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I think I just needed to know that what I was dealing with was completely normal. She was great. Tara understood, but didn’t trivialize what was going on in my head. At this point I feel better, and only time and going though the motions will heal.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes