I provide a warm environment where you can feel safe and supported.  I believe everyone has the potential to be happy and find meaning in their day-to-day life. 

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Credentials:

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (Minnesota and Vermont)

• Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychology Services (St. Mary''s University of Minnesota)

• Post grad Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Undergraduate degree from St. Catherine University

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Specialties:

• Marriage therapy

• Individual counseling

• Shame

• Depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• Anxiety and fear

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Approach:
No two people are exactly alike. Tara pulls from many different therapeutic models allowing her to tailor a unique approach for each client. Tara chooses to keep her caseload small so she can put her full energy into each person she sees. Tara gets to know each of her clients as individuals and creates a safe place to work through challenges

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Therapeutic Models Used:

• Attachment-based

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Eclectic

• Family Systems

• Narrative

• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

• Psychodynamic

• Polyvagal

• Trauma Focused

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Office Environment:

Tara practices in a small, comfortable office suite in a nice building.  The space includes a waiting room, coffee machine, and two offices.  It is a calm, low stress environment where you don't have to worry about running into a lot of other people.

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Ages:
Tara works with adults and teenagers.  If there is a family issue involving younger children, Tara will sometimes work with them for a session or two, but generally refers them to other therapists if more help is needed.

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