Tarah West LCSW

I work with a diverse population of people with complex problems; more often complex trauma. This may include, but is not limited to, generational, combat, abuse/assault, illness or accidents, death, etc. I am trained in a variety of trauma-focused, evidenced based practices, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Traumatic Event Management (TEM), and psychological first aid.

I have a background working as part of the county's mobile and telephonic crisis hotline and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. I have over 5 years experience helping clients presenting in crisis, to include self-harm or suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts, plan, intent, and/or attempt. I am trained in crisis interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP), psychological first aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

I specialize in a variety of mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I am trained in several evidenced based practices, to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and psychodynamic approaches.

I often work with clients presenting complex trauma. This may include, but is not limited to, generational, combat, abuse/assault, illness or accidents, death, etc. I am trained in a variety of trauma-focused, evidenced based practices, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Traumatic Event Management (TEM), and psychological first

I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based practices, however I don't prescribe to any one modality. I take a holistic and humanistic approach with each client, focusing on the whole person, your values, experiences, and your surrounding environment. We collaboratively decide what is best for you, based on your comfortability and needs. I'll challenge you at times to step beyond your comfort zone, while continuing to support you with empathy and safety.