- CBT strategies
- EMDR methods
- Trauma focus
About Tara
Tara Hummel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience in Florida. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Tara spent years supporting children and adolescents with autism and behavioral needs, and their guardians, helping manage difficult behaviors and co-parenting tensions. She also has long experience helping people with alcohol and drug addiction, and volunteered as a grief group leader for bereaved children. Those roles shaped her direct, practical style.
Her way of working blends several methods. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. She brings cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses trauma-focused tools and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect present reactions.
In a typical session she will listen for concrete patterns - when anger or anxiety shows up, what sparks it, and what maintains it. Then she helps build small, actionable steps to change those patterns. Work often includes practical skills for managing strong feelings, planning for difficult conversations, and addressing addictive behavior when it is present.
People who reach out can expect straightforward, goal-focused sessions that aim to reduce distress and increase clearer choices. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Tara commonly draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused methods. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify what matters to them. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Trauma-focused methods aim to address distress tied to past events so current reactions become easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client's history, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm available formats before booking so you know what to expect. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose session rhythms that match daily life while working with a licensed professional to address anger, anxiety, trauma, or addictive behavior.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused work, plus psychodynamic ideas when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work with children and adolescents with autism and long experience supporting people with addictions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.