Tara Moran

I am passionate about creating a space where individuals feel safe, supported, and understood—especially those navigating trauma. I have a strong focus on working with PTSD and understand, through both professional training and personal experience, how deeply trauma can impact emotions, relationships, and daily life. I specialize in helping clients gently process trauma while building emotional regulation skills, a sense of safety, and resilience. I work with children, neurodivergent individuals

enjoy working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, helping them better understand their emotions, navigate social situations, and build confidence in who they are. I take a strengths-based, individualized approach, recognizing that each person experiences the world differently. I focus on building emotional regulation, communication, and coping skills in a way that feels practical, engaging, and respectful of each client’s unique needs. My style is supportive, motivational, and hands

work closely with individuals struggling with addiction, especially those who feel stuck or unsure if change is possible. With 8 years of experience in the addiction field, I have supported clients at many different stages of their recovery journey. I understand that addiction is complex and often connected to underlying emotions, trauma, and life stressors. My approach focuses on building awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients regain a sense of control and direction in thei

I incorporate a family systems approach into my work, recognizing that individuals are deeply influenced by their relationships and environments. Rather than viewing challenges in isolation, I explore patterns within family dynamics, communication styles, and roles that may be contributing to current struggles. I work with children, teens, and adults—as well as families—to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create healthier, more supportive systems. This approach helps clients

I incorporate art into therapy as a way to help clients express themselves in ways that words alone may not capture. Creative expression can be especially helpful for children, teens, and individuals who have difficulty identifying or verbalizing emotions. Through art-based activities, clients can explore feelings, reduce stress, and build self-awareness in a more engaging and approachable way. I often integrate art with evidence-based approaches like DBT, helping clients connect creative expres

DBT is a central focus of my work, and I use it to help clients build practical, real-life skills for managing emotions, navigating stress, and improving relationships. I work with children, teens, and adults to strengthen core DBT skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach is hands-on and easy to apply, helping clients not just learn skills, but actually use them in their everyday lives. I break concepts down in a way that