Tara Merida

She combines practical training and years on the job to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression, along with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and issues related to autism and intellectual disability.

Her background includes school counseling work, which informs her focus on helping clients develop self-regulation, improve functioning, and manage life transitions. Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and warm, aiming to meet each person where they are.

Tara draws from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered, narrative, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to individual needs. She emphasizes practical skills for coping, emotional processing, and resilience building while encouraging clients to acknowledge emotions without judgment.

Tara frames therapy as a partnership and works to create an encouraging space for exploring grief, anger resolution, relationship concerns, parenting stresses, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Outside of these areas, she brings training in crisis response, motivational strategies, and grief interventions to her practice.

Prospective clients can expect an approachable clinician who prioritizes individualized plans and supportive guidance as they work toward clearer goals and improved coping.