Tara Merida
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Texas therapists accepting new clients
Crystal FeatherstoneLPC · 5 years experienceSleeping disorders · Self esteem · Stress, AnxietyWork with Crystal
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About Tara
Hello, if you’ve made it here, you’re already taking a brave step!
My name is Tara and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have over 16 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, Motivational Interviewing, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aide, Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Resilience, and more.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to fit your unique needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, narrative, and solution focused therapy. 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!
What Tara helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Post-traumatic stress
How Tara works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “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.”
- “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.”
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