Tara Pruden (she/her)

LPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Accepting Clients

I believe that meaningful change can happen with a series of small adjustments, and my goal is to make therapy as comfortable as possible.

Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Trauma often causes drama, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you're looking to settle your inner turmoil or have more stable, satisfying relationships, know that you have the power to learn new skills to make your life better. You are stronger and more resilient than you realize. The fact that you're here seeking help tells me that you're ready to make a change. The first step can be scary and overwhelming, so if you're looking to ease in to a new way of being and doing, let's connect!

My Background and Approach

I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, family and group therapy in a residential treatment setting for adolescents who have experienced complex trauma. I am constantly amazed by their resilience and grateful for what they have taught me. Over the past decade, I have been fortunate to participate in a culture shift towards trauma-informed treatment, prompting me to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in 2021. Witnessing the positive effects this approach has in comparison to traditional talk therapy has been both humbling and inspiring, and I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and skill set to more effectively help others. I am committed to providing strengths-based, compassionate care to help people become more self-directed in managing their emotional needs. I believe that sometimes a little humor can make the healing process easier, but only if you are open to this! I am flexible in my treatment approach and welcome collaboration.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Reality Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Adoption Issues Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Child Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125/session

Reach out to Tara