Tara Michener

(LPC, NCC)

About Me

My practice is dedicated to helping those who have been bullied, mistreated and those who have had a hard time dealing with loss of relationships. If you are feeling anxious and fearful. You don't have to deal with it alone. Let's find solutions together.

I have a graduate degree in Counseling and have extra specializations in grief counseling and career modalities. I also have an emphasis in child and adolescent therapy which can make me a great fit for parents who might need to talk about their families. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and a member at large of the Michigan Mental Health Counseling Association. I am a mental health writer and contributor to many publications including MetroParent Magazine. I am a LPC (which means licensed professional counselor) and I have my NCC (which means I am a National Certified Counselor).

I am the president and founder of Professionals Against Bullying and offer consultation to those who experience workplace related bullying and relational aggression.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Coaching

I also have experience in Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

Years of Experience: 5

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #6401014836 (Expires: 2022-05-01)

Reviews

Written by C.A. on Jan 05, 2020 after counseling with Tara for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem

My counselor and this platform has been immensely helpful in times of breakdowns and relationship problems. I am able to journal my thoughts to piece together what the problem is. Afterwords, I am able to reflect with my counselor on the issue and come up with solutions. My counselor encourages me to read my journaling after my emotions have settled. For me it’s been the best form of therapy.

Written by C.A. on Oct 10, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties

Tara is an expert and knows how to help me during my high and low moments. She is able to help me to think through my day to day and remind me of the good I'm doing in life.

Written by H.E. on Sep 23, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Tara is a wonderful counselor. She is super empathetic and a great listener. She’s also great about making practical suggestions and finding resources related to things we’re talking about. I enjoy working with Tara.

Written by N.A. on Sep 10, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

She is an excellent listener and doesn't interrupt me and I really think she is very positive and optimistic. I just want to be able to get a warning that my time is about to end so I don't get into my topic and get cut short. That's all! She is really good at what she does! I'm impressed!

Written by A.D. on Aug 20, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

Tara is incredibly nice, and I am glad I was matched to her. She is supportive and tries to help me figure out ways to handle my situations. She truly cares for her patients.

Written by A.S. on Jul 08, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Tara is an incredible counselor. She listens intently, breaks down my concerns and helps me turn them into actionable steps, and provides resources for self understanding and reflection. I have truly been able to look at myself and concerns that I have/had, and with Tara’s help I provided solutions for problems I thought were lost causes.

Written by A.D. on Jun 30, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Tara is very proactive and is good about keeping me accountable to my goals, and for keeping track of my progress.

Written by S.T. on Jun 12, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Tara’s compassion, expertise, and skilled guidance has help me reshape my life. I’ve never been this emotionally engaged and aware. Thank you so much.

Written by H.D. on May 01, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

Since the very first time, Tara was always careful to do her best to understand me, and I appreciate it very much, also I'm from Brazil, English is not my primary language and is clear that Tara goes beyond her ways, to help me express my feelings. The patience and "readiness" to always be nice and attentive, respecting my limitations and understanding my difficulties.

Written by M.I. on Apr 02, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Tara is very friendly, is in a cheerful mood, and is a great listener. I’m really looking forward to building a stronger relationship with Tara and learning how to best handle some of things that get in the way of living my happiest life.

Written by Z.A. on Mar 03, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Probably one of the kindest people I have met. Always makes sure I am doing fine. If I don't message for a day or two she asks how much day or past 2 days have gone, she always stays up to date on how I am doing and expresses understanding and non-judgement whenever we do talk. She is just wonderful, plain and simple.

Written by L.A. on Mar 03, 2019 after counseling with Tara for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

The thing about Tara is that she's both flexible and persistent. She'll take anything you've got and help you work with it. She'll do what she can to stick with you until you're sure you've got the tools you need to keep going. That's what I love about her.

Written by J.E. on Dec 08, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She is amazing!

Written by J.E. on Dec 07, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Tara is great! She can explain how I feel when I can’t find the right words to explain it. She is able to lessen the stigma around feeling the need to ask for help.

Written by M.E. on Nov 22, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Tara Michener is a very informative and professional human being. She listens and understands what your problems and needs are. I would definitely recommend her.

Written by B.R. on Oct 25, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Tara helps you dig deep to figure out what’s wrong. She asks the right questions and listens very well. She is truly there for you.

Written by E.R. on Oct 22, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem

Tara has been very helpful. She shows genuine interest and gives helpful advice. I would recommend her to anyone seeking counseling.

Written by B.R. on Oct 01, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Tara listens and works with you to reframe what you're talking about. It's led to some wonderful and helpful insights into how I think. She is very supportive and insightful.

Written by B.R. on Aug 17, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, eating, self esteem, and anger

Always there for me, checking in on me, and let’s me know if I ever need to talk I am able to!!

Written by C.R. on Jun 22, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem

Good, thoughtful and helpful! Thankful BetterHelp has a diverse platform of therapists and that I was matched up with Tara.

Written by K.E. on Mar 31, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping, and self esteem

I love Tara! I deal with some chronic health problems and she’s been there through the various stages I’ve had to deal with. She understands me and listens and suggests things like a friend. I trust her and am thankful I have found BetterHelp, especially with my lack of being able to rely on my symptoms to leave to get therapy in person, I can talk to her anytime and at my convenience. Definitely recommend! I couldn’t have done this all without her!!

Written by W.E. on Mar 20, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, career, and bipolar

Tara is like your best friend. Always ready to listen without judgement.

Written by R.O. on Jan 07, 2018 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career

Tara is amazing!!!!!!

Written by A.N. on Nov 21, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, eating, self esteem, and anger

Tara has helped me make a break through with my problems. She is a wonderful listener and helps with coping with serious issues.

Written by K.Y. on Nov 20, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Working with Tara has been wonderful. She is great at staying on top of the various topics we have been discussing, she checks in with me regularly, and she helps me reason through things. I've really appreciated her help.

Written by B.R. on Nov 14, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Tara is a capable clinician. She is responsive and contacts me throughout the week. She's pleasant to interact with and engages with what I'm talking about. She definitely qualifies as "better help."

Written by N.A. on Nov 03, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Tara is kind and respectful and passionate about what she does.

Written by A.S. on Nov 02, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, and sleeping

This was the best thing to happen to me- she really helped out in a time of need I would suggest her to anyone.

Written by W.E. on Oct 13, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating, and self esteem

I find Tara to be kind, gentle , supportive , carrying. She always takes the time to respond to the texts. Tara targets the areas I need help with, allowing me to make better decisions and cheers me on the improvements I have made.

Written by K.A. on Oct 11, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family

Talking with Tara is like sitting down and talking with a great friend, except you know she is listening. She validates my feelings and then gives me action steps where appropriate. The questionnaires she has me fill out in between calls helps me focus on what my issues are, and saves time when we are speaking on the phone. This was absolutely a great decision and investment. Just knowing she is out there helps keep the panic down.

Written by M.E. on Oct 03, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, and parenting

Tara is really great at responding promptly and making sure you feel "taken care of". I thought that might be an issue with this format, but she goes above and beyond. It's like I'm her only client. :) Also, she's amazing at finding "I didn't think of that" moments that you tend to miss out on when you're living things out. She's a diamond in the rough!

Written by D.E. on Aug 23, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, grief, eating, and self esteem

Tara has been very helpful!

Written by M.I. on Aug 15, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Tara has been a wonderful counselor so far. She keeps everything professional and the counseling room separate to everything else, while also keeping a light hearted vibe to conversations when the time asks for it. I would recommend her to others and hope to go far with her as her client.

Written by G.L. on Jul 30, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger

I didn't work with Tara long, but she's the absolute sweetest, most patient, most understanding counselor. She responds very promptly, and chatting with her felt very personal; like a friend. I'm lucky to have worked a bit with her. My time with Tara was priceless.

Written by S.C. on Jul 03, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Tara has seemed to help me so far. At the very least she listened and cares about what I have to say, I'm hoping to learn more about myself and learn to live a better life with her help.

Written by A.D on May 10, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and bipolar

She's been really nice and helpful so far, and really understanding

Written by M.O on Apr 05, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar

I found Tara at a very dark time in my life, I was depressed, lonely and lost in many ways. I was loosing control of myself and my life. At that time I was transitioning from one phase of life to another, and I found her.
I am really glad to have found her as my counselor as she understood my situation really well and helped me guide myself to a better state of mind which I am in now, I can say she re-enabled me. Thank you Tara!

Written by C.A on Jan 25, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping, and career

Tara is an excellent counselor. She contact me daily just to see how I'm feeling. If I have an issue she is there to help me find a solution. Tara helped me build up my confidence, recognize my purpose, and overcome grief and insomnia. She makes me feel like I no longer have to carry burdens on my shoulders. I'm grateful to have her as a counselor.

Written by K.E on Jan 06, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, grief, and parenting

This was very helpful in getting things off my mind and out. Just being able to talk about it to somebody… You are a great listener and I really appreciate that!! Thank you Tara!

Written by H.A on Jan 04, 2017 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

She helped me sort out how I'm feeling and helped me to listen to myself and accept my own answers as good responses to conflicts that have happened in my life.

Written by N.I on Nov 01, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks

Tara is amazing! she is always keeping in contact with me and making sure I'm doing okay

Written by L.A on Oct 26, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 6 days on issues concerning relationship

I love talking to Mrs.Tara. She is sweet, kind and a carrying person. She makes me feel a whole lot better :)

Written by X.E on Oct 21, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, and bipolar

Amazing, funny, and really gets me. Totally not judgy, its great!

Written by D.O on Oct 19, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, and anger

Tara has been an awesome therapist... she has been very attentive with our sessions... this has been the best for me.. She asks the best questions and tries to draw me out with what I am feeling.

Written by L.A on Oct 18, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, parenting, and anger

This is the best investment I have made in myself in a very long time. This is very helpful, and keeps me focused and honest with myself. It feels like she is always right here when I need her.

Written by G.E on Oct 02, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning eating, and self esteem

Tara was very helpful and supportive and continued to check on my progress even if my communication was lacking.

Written by A.N on Sep 20, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning eating

Tara has been amazing! I was really nervous to talk to anyone about the problems I've been facing, but Tara has made me feel very safe and I feel comfortable talking to her. She is always there to listen and help in any way she can!

Written by M.E on Sep 05, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar

Tara is very professional and patient.

Written by N.I on Aug 19, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, grief, sleeping, self esteem, career, and depression

Tara is extremely understanding and knowledgable. She helped me and gave me many different tools that I still use on a daily basis to maintain a positive emotional status. I would recommend her to anyone seeking help with depression, anxiety, self esteem or emotional distress.

Written by A.S on Aug 05, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, self esteem, anger, career, and depression

Tara is simply amazing; not only what she does for a living but as a person. I don't feel like she's my counselor. I feel like she's my friend and she understands me completely. She's always there when I need her to give me guidance, support, and words of encouragement. Tara and BetterHelp has helped me in more ways than one!

Written by D.A on Aug 02, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating, self esteem, anger, and career

My experience with Tara Michener has been nothing but good. She has helped me sort through things that were aggravating me and helped me get a new perspective on every day events that were bothering me. It's only been a couple weeks but we are making headway and hopefully will continue to for quite a while to come.

Written by A.L on Jul 27, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, eating, self esteem, and depression

Tara is a wonderful counselor. She's been patient and helped me understand aspects of my life own my own. I love the flexibility online counseling offers, and have never felt judged by Tara. I would definitely recommend her.

Written by P.A on Jul 12, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression

Tara is helpful.

Written by D.A on Jul 04, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, and bipolar

She is super nice! When she talks to you, she gets back with you right away so it's like you're talking to a counselor in person. I TOTALLY recommend her :)

Written by S.A on Jun 03, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem

Tara and I have been working together for a couple of weeks and it's been very helpful. She maintains an objective but still compassionate attitude, asks just the right questions and gives resources to help you reflect and process whatever you've got going on. Thanks Tara!

Written by T.I on Mar 31, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and depression

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Written by C.A on Feb 23, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and depression

Tara Michener breaks down my concerns into manageable, actionable steps. She validates what went well and works with me to find a solution to figure out what didn't. Tara is calm, engaging and thoughtful. She provides resources, ideas, videos, and research and then helps me personalize it all to reach my own goals!

Written by D.O on Jan 27, 2016 after counseling with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression

I find Tara to be professional, friendly and a great help.

Written by A.S on Dec 27, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression

Tara is very easy to talk to and I feel like she really cares.

Written by M.Y on Dec 18, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, anger, and depression

Tara is great! She helps me problem solve and find my own resolutions, which is helpful when you are feeling stuck. She is a great mentor and listener!

Written by B.R on Nov 29, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related, eating, and depression

Tara has been there for me, and has really helped me get over my anxiety. I am doing so much better than I was before I started talking with her. I really appreciate her help!

Written by D.E on Oct 26, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 2 months

Tara has been absolutely wonderful, helpful, insightful, and always professional during our sessions. I appreciate her communication style and how she has helped me develop both personally and professionally. I appreciate her patience and her resources and tools she uses to help me acknowledge my challenges with closure, relationships, and living in the moment. Thank you, Tara for all that you do, the many lessons you share, and being someone I can comfortably communicate freely with.

Written by S.A on Oct 07, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, sleeping, self esteem, and depression

I was very nervous about starting therapy. Tara is very patient with me, and she understands what I'm trying to say even when I don't entirely understand myself. She's been great, and I'm grateful to have been matched with her.

Written by H.A on Sep 28, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, anger, and depression

Tara Michener (LPC, NCC) has been wonderful and considerate while listening to my most personal issues and problems. She is caring and asks the appropriate questions to gain an understanding of me and what I have to say. She has wonderful insight and gives me great anger management and general life advice. I am very pleased to have her as a counselor and will be continuing my progress with her.

Written by T.Y on Sep 04, 2015 after counseling with Tara for 2 weeks

Tara is the best. I honestly thought I would never find a therapist who would be able to deal with me. I was glad that I came along BetterHelp and that Tara has taking me on. She really makes me feel comfortable and with her I feel like I am not being judge.