- CBT strategies
- Narrative work
- Solution-Focused tools
About Tara
Tara Passaretti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. She practices from Rhode Island and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, life changes, parenting challenges, and anger among other concerns. Tara uses practical approaches to help people make changes that matter in daily life.
Tara's style is straightforward and flexible. She listens first and helps people set concrete goals. Sessions focus on skills that can be tried between meetings, clearer communication, and reducing day-to-day distress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way.
Tara also uses Client-Centered and Narrative approaches to make space for personal stories and values. Those methods help people notice what matters to them and reshape difficult narratives. Solution-Focused techniques are used when clients want short-term strategies for specific problems.
People come to Tara for a mix of concerns - from sleep disruption and low self-esteem to career stress and relationship conflict. She pays attention to practical steps for coping, and to how past events influence current reactions. That balance of skill-building and story work guides most sessions.
Tara aims to help clients move forward with clearer choices and more reliable coping tools. If someone wants to explore anger, communication problems, attachment issues, or caregiver stress, Tara creates an organized plan and checks progress as work continues.
How Tara's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and feel understood, which supports work on anger and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills like thought reframing and behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, making room for alternative, less blame-filled narratives.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Tara will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process means methods can shift as needs change, from skill practice to longer story-oriented work.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy week, shorten commutes, or choose shorter check-ins when a full hour is hard to manage. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep progress steady while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Tara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, anger, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Solution-Focused methods, focusing on practical skills and the client’s personal story.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with people facing life challenges and emotional distress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices from Rhode Island.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.