- Values-focused
- Skills-based
- Trauma-aware
About Tara
Tara Hiller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting strain, grief, and mood challenges. She often supports those facing identity questions, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues around attachment and relationships. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers who want clear steps forward.
Tara draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered care to build trust and understand what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provide tools for changing unhelpful thinking and finding values-based direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolbox for emotion regulation and stress management.
With 18 years as a clinician in Washington, Tara has worked in both private and public settings. That experience has given her practical ways to support people dealing with trauma, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions. She aims to help clients spot barriers, try specific coping strategies, and track small changes over time.
Her style centers on listening first, then offering straightforward strategies that can be used at home. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, practicing new skills, and setting realistic next steps. The overall focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone wants to begin, Tara asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process is intended to make it easier to connect with a clinician who fits the person's goals and situation.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts while taking action guided by their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and when someone wants a clearer sense of what matters to them.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals guide the work. This approach is often used when building trust is the main task, such as with attachment or identity concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, panic, mood problems, and stress-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the person’s concerns, talk about what has helped or not helped before, and together decide which methods to try. Flexibility is part of the plan: approaches can be combined and adjusted as goals evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow short check-ins when needed. Ask about available session types and scheduling options to see what fits everyday life and work commitments.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Tara help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, addictions, parenting strain, relationship challenges, and many other concerns including adoption and foster care related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first and then offering clear skills from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to address daily problems.
How much experience does she have?
Tara has 18 years of experience working in both private and public settings, bringing hands-on clinical experience to common life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.