| Location: |
Belleville, IL 62221
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
progressivelifecounseling.com/biography-tara
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| Profession: |
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
| At this time, I am only able to provide therapy via telehealth. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Family
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| Practice Description: |
Hello there! Are you on the lookout for a caring and supportive counselor who truly listens and understands? Someone who can tailor a treatment plan to suit your unique needs? Whether you're aiming to improve your emotional well-being, overcome past challenges, or find balance in your life, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through tough times, whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, or struggles with addiction. I also take pride in connecting people, especially during times of isolation or significant life changes.
When you work with me, it's like embarking on a journey together. We start by understanding your situation through an assessment and then craft a treatment plan that's just for you. And don't worry about fitting sessions into your schedule—I offer flexible appointment options, including evenings.
My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and more. For couples, I integrate proven methods like the Gottman approach and emotionally focused therapy.
My goal is simple: to ease your distress, enhance your well-being, and help you build stronger connections and a more fulfilling life. I'm genuinely passionate about mental and emotional health and find joy in helping you recognize your strengths and believe in yourself. While I only provide telehealth services, rest assured that your comfort, privacy, and safety are my top priorities.
Feel free to reach out by sending me a message. I look forward to getting to know you and join you on your journey toward positive growth and change!
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
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Depression
Anxiety
Addictions
Adoption Issues
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Physical Illness
Codependency
Divorce
Grief/Loss
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
LGBTQ Issues
Life Transitions
OCD
Parenting Issues
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sleep Disorders
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues
Behavioral Issues
Child
Coping Skills
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Women/Feminist
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Biofeedback/Neurofeedback
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Intervention
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| Education: |
Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Services
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2006
Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2015
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| License #: |
178.014059 |
| Licensed In: |
Illinois |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Licensed by State of Illinois as Child Welfare Specialist |
| Fee Schedule: |
My self-pay rate is $135 per appointment. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Medicare
Optum
TRICARE
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
Healthlink
VA Community Care Network
Additional Plans Not Listed
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, BCBS-Preferred Provider Option, BCBS-Blue Choice Preferred, BCBS-Blue Choice Options, BCBS-Professional Blue Choice PPO, BCBS-Blue Advantage Entrepreneur, BCBS-Medicare-Medicaid Alignment (MMAI), BCBS Community Health Plans (Medicaid), Cigna & Evernorth, Healthlink, Medicare (Part B) Optum, UMR, United Health Care, Tricare, Out of Network |
| Office Hours: |
Mondays from 10am-8pm, Tuesdays 10am-8pm, Wednesdays 10am-8pm, Thursdays 10am -5pm, Fridays 10-1pm* |
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Telehealth only |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free Initial Consultation: Yes | | Years in Practice: 6-10 | | Evening Availability: Yes | | Weekend Availability: No |
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