Tara is a Registered Social Worker committed to helping children, adolescents, and young adults who are going through a challenging time and who are hoping to make meaningful changes in their lives. She works with people with a wide range of diagnoses and challenges, including, Mood and Anxiety Disorders (Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety, Depression), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, gender dysphoria, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, and sleep difficulties. She uses various evidence-based therapeutic interventions depending on your unique situation.

Tara has over 8 years of experience of working in an outpatient mental health hospital setting with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Credit Valley Hospital. In this role, she provides individual and group therapy, as well family support and educational groups for parents and caregivers.

Tara has completed the following certificates and trainings:

• CBT - Level 1 & 2 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certificate through University of Toronto

• Crisis Intervention Training Certificate

• Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)

• Completed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and selective mutism training

• Completed various DBT trainings

• Motivational Interviewing training

• Substance Use and Concurrent Disorder Training

“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. It is an opportunity for you to grow, learn more about yourself and make meaningful changes in your life. I would love to get to know you and be part of your journey”.