I help LGBTQIA+ folks come out, heal from their religious past, and find freedom


YES! I am accepting new clients for in-person therapy in San Diego and online therapy in California.

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You can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. You’ve left your religious background, but there’s a residue remaining, and it’s getting in the way.

You might be coming out for the first time, or only recently came out.

Maybe you’re wrestling with guilt or anxiety, and you don’t always know why. You sometimes don’t understand what you’re feeling.

Perhaps you’ve been in therapy before, but it only scratched the surface and you want to go deeper. You’ve taken first steps, but still feel stuck.

 

Why Choose Tara?

If you want a therapist who:

    • Understands the nuances of coming out later in life
    • Can help you get to the deeper levels of what is going on inside you
    • Understands firsthand the negative impact of religion LGBTQ+ folks sometimes experience
    • Is queer-identified and understands LGBTQIA+ culture

As well as a therapist who:

    • Can see you in-person in San Diego OR online
    • Provides a personalized, boutique experience
    • Has over two decades of experience as a mental health clinician, and never stops learning
    • Can provide EMDR therapy

…then schedule a consult call today. Click the button below to schedule.

Don't waste any more time. Let's get started.

Over 20+ years, I’ve helped countless clients feel better, improve their relationships, and heal the impact of religious trauma.

I love what I do. I am experienced and knowledgable, but always learning.

I’m not for everyone, but if you feel like I may be the therapist for you, let’s talk. Click the button below to schedule.

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LGBTQ+ & Non-Traditional Relationships

I understand non-traditional relationships and gender diversity. Let’s figure out what works for you.

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Recovery From Religion

Let’s work past the guilt and fear, and sort out who you are now and what is truly important to you in this life.

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Coming Out Later In Life

You’re not alone if you’re finding your queerness in midlife.

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Stress and Anxiety

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Quarter-life crisis? Let’s figure it out together.

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Gender-Affirming Therapy

Whether you’re starting your gender journey, or you’re just seeking a therapist who isn’t stuck in an outdated binary mindset, I’m here.

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Interpersonal Issues

Relationships (of all kinds) help to give our lives meaning… and they make our lives complicated. Let’s sort things out.

What is EMDR? Does EMDR work for religious trauma?

EMDR is a type of therapy mainly used to treat trauma, but can also be used in other ways. EMDR can be a useful approach for complex trauma, relational trauma, and religious trauma. I offer EMDR as one option for therapy, but it is not the only way I work. Read more about EMDR here.

Are you a former client looking to restart therapy with Tara?

LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships

Society and religion can really con us into torturing ourselves, just for being who we are.

Even when we consciously have accepted our sexuality or gender, cultural programming can linger and wreak havoc inside. 

 

You might also be practicing non-monogamy in one or more of its various forms. It is important to find a therapist who affirms your relationship structure and can help you understand yourself within your relationship(s).

 

Wanna talk? Have questions? Let’s chat.
Read more about self-compassion for LGBTQ+ exvangelical folks here.

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