Who I Work With

• Children (10years & older), teens, and adults

• Individuals, Couples, and Families

Areas of Focus

• Relationships and relationship concerns

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Identity and self-discovery

• Personal growth

• Life transitions

• Women’s concerns

• Religious and spiritual trauma

• Grief and loss

My Approach

I believe counseling should be a place where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered on building a genuine therapeutic relationship.

I recognize that each person comes to counseling with their own experiences, relationships, values, and beliefs. Rather than telling you what you should do, I want to work alongside you to better understand what you are experiencing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and explore changes that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.

Whether you are navigating a difficult relationship, questioning who you are or what you believe, adjusting to a major life change, or simply feeling like something isn't working anymore, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore those experiences without judgment.

Background & Training

I am currently completing my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and expect to graduate in May 2027.

Before beginning my career in counseling, I spent many years working with adolescents, families, and members of my community in a variety of roles. These experiences have given me an appreciation for the many different paths people take through life and the importance of understanding each person's story within the context of their relationships, experiences, culture, and values.

My additional mental health training has included trauma-informed care, developing trust in trauma work, grief, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work and self-leadership, ADHD, and QPR Suicide Prevention.

What You Can Expect

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative environment

• Space to talk openly without feeling judged

• Curiosity about your experiences rather than assumptions about what they mean

• Support identifying patterns and gaining a better understanding of yourself

• A counseling relationship that respects your individual values, beliefs, identity, and goals

Let’s Get Started

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting counseling. Maybe you know exactly what you want to work on, or maybe you just know that something doesn't feel right anymore. Either way, we can start there.

As a counseling intern, I provide counseling services under clinical supervision while completing my graduate training.

If you would like to make an appointment with Tara, please reach out to Shelbie at 402-256-5867.