Tara Pruden, LPC, CCTP

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 15 years of experience treating adolescents, young adults and families. I believe that meaningful change can happen with a series of small adjustments, and my goal is to make your healing process as comfortable as possible. Of course, therapy involves work and self-reflection, and there will probably be some difficult moments. But let's be honest: If it's too scary or overwhelming, you might not stick with it.

I am committed to providing strengths-based, compassionate, trauma-informed care to help people become more self-directed in managing their emotional needs. I believe that sometimes a little humor can make the healing process easier, but only if you are open to this! I am flexible in my treatment approach and welcome collaboration. I will strive to balance going at a pace you are comfortable with while still challenging you to grow and reach your goals.

Over the past decade, I have been fortunate to participate in a culture shift towards trauma-informed care, prompting me to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional since 2021. Witnessing the positive effects this approach has in comparison to traditional talk therapy has been both humbling and inspiring, and I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and skill set to more effectively help others. My hope is that you will leave our sessions feeling empowered through having learned healthier ways of thinking, coping and relating to others so that there is more peace in your life. I will focus on helping you feel more competent to navigate challenges on your own, be they with setting boundaries, managing anxiety, developing confidence, finding motivation or whatever else brings you to therapy. Although I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, I ultimately want you to be able to depend on yourself more than me!