- Focus on family concerns
- Art-based methods
- Evidence-based techniques
About Tara
Tara Tormey is an LPC who supports people through hard and confusing times. She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma, and grief. Tara uses creative methods like art therapy alongside talk-based work to help clients access feelings that are hard to name.
Tara sees therapy as a team effort. She listens closely and helps people set small, practical goals that fit their life. Sessions move at a client's pace and combine reflection with hands-on practices when that feels helpful.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and emotional insight. Those tools are used alongside mindful compassion to help people notice patterns and try new responses. The emphasis is on useful steps that reduce distress and strengthen day-to-day functioning.
Tara has five years of clinical experience in counseling. She brings warmth and straightforward guidance to conversations about difficult history, relationship strain, and ongoing stress. The creative elements she offers can be especially helpful when words alone feel limited.
People who choose Tara often want a therapist who pays attention to their story, offers practical coping techniques, and includes creative ways to express emotions. She works from Virginia and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC).
How evidence-based and creative approaches work online
Tara uses a mix of hands-on creative work and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Art-based methods help people express feelings that are hard to put into words and can clarify patterns in relationships and mood. Evidence-based techniques focus on skill building - for example, learning ways to manage anxiety, respond differently to stress, and process painful memories.Finding the right approach happens together. Tara will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That collaboration guides which techniques to try and how to adapt creative exercises to suit a person's needs.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people combine talking work with simple creative tasks between meetings so practice can continue in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly help with?
Tara supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief.
How would you describe Tara's therapeutic style?
Her style blends mindful compassion with practical, evidence-based techniques and creative methods such as art therapy when useful.
What is Tara's clinical background?
She has five years of experience working in counseling settings and uses both talk therapy and creative modalities to support clients.
Where is Tara licensed and located?
Tara practices in Virginia and holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Tara?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.