Tara (she/her) is an Associate Clinician and a skilled individual and couples therapist known for her approachable and compassionate style. As a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 838359), Tara brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her practice. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to meet each person’s unique needs, ensuring a personalized and responsive experience. Additionally, as an approved NIHB provider, Tara offers accessible support to First Nations and Inuit clients. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or relationship dynamics, Tara is committed to helping you achieve meaningful progress and well-being.
2024 Fee Structure: 2024 Fee Structure: $175 per hour for individual therapy and $205 per hour for couples therapy.
Professional Experience:
Tara brings a wealth of experience supporting families and individuals across diverse settings in social services and healthcare. Her career includes impactful roles in palliative care, where she provided compassionate support to individuals facing end-of-life challenges, and in residential treatment centers, where she worked intensively with clients navigating complex issues.
Her expertise extends to harm reduction and sexual health, where she contributed to programs aimed at improving wellness and safety, and to women’s healthcare, where she addressed a wide range of health and emotional needs.
Through these varied experiences, Tara has honed a collaborative approach to psychotherapy. She specializes in addressing anxiety and sadness related to life transitions, drawing on her deep understanding of the multifaceted impacts these changes can have. Her broad background equips her to offer empathetic and effective support tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Education & Training:
Tara holds both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Lakehead University, providing her with a strong foundation in clinical practice and social work. Her commitment to ongoing professional development is reflected in her completion of a diverse range of advanced training courses and programs.
These include specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for grief and loss, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, Addiction Care and Treatment, and Midwifery Education. This extensive education and training equip Tara with a rich toolkit of therapeutic techniques and insights, enabling her to offer tailored, effective support to her clients.
With her comprehensive expertise and dedication to providing compassionate care, Tara is well-positioned to help individuals and couples navigate their challenges and achieve their goals. Her ability to integrate various therapeutic approaches ensures a nuanced and adaptable treatment experience for each client.
Specialization & Clinical Focus:
Tara offers expert support in a range of areas including loss and grief, developmental and relational trauma, and pre- and postnatal experiences. Her clinical focus also encompasses life transitions, 2SLGBTQIA+ individual, couples, and family issues, as well as older adults and end-of-life care. Tara is committed to Indigenous and anti-colonial practices, ensuring culturally sensitive and inclusive care. With her broad expertise, Tara is well-equipped to address diverse and complex needs, providing compassionate and effective support for individuals, couples, and families.
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Tara maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
Clinical Supervision:
Tara is currently receiving an ongoing external clinical supervision and participates in peer group consultations for professional development.
