Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
How Tara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, Florida
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tara
Tara Hummel offers direct, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, or major life changes. She speaks plainly and helps clients find practical ways to manage strong emotions and improve daily life. Tara has worked in mental health for over a decade and brings steady, compassionate care to sessions.
In sessions she focuses on what the person needs right now. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot patterns that feed anger and anxiety.
Background and approach
She also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to listen for what matters most to each person and to uncover longer-standing patterns that affect mood and relationships. Tara’s background includes many years helping people with addiction and with parenting and co-parenting challenges. She has supported individuals connected to autism and Asperger syndrome and volunteered with grief programs for children and teens.
That mix of experience informs how she helps clients manage grief, trauma, substance concerns, and relationship stress. Her approach is practical and conversational. Clients can expect to talk through recent struggles, try specific coping strategies, and revisit deeper themes when helpful.
Sessions aim to reduce painful symptoms and build skills to respond differently when stress or anger rises. Tara holds licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states noted in her profile.
She works with adults to address depression, anxiety, anger, compulsive behaviors, and life transitions, and she tailors each plan to the person sitting across from her.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Approaches Tara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can decide what changes matter most. It helps with motivation, self-esteem, and finding direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anger and anxiety going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change those patterns and teach coping skills for everyday situations.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories by following a structured protocol. It can be helpful for people who notice past events still affecting their reactions today.
Finding the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. Plans can shift over time as needs change and progress is tracked.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face work and use of visual materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simpler to get short updates, practice new skills between meetings, and fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Tara
What kinds of concerns does Tara work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general style in sessions?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She mixes practical skill-building with time to understand deeper patterns and feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health, including long-term work with people affected by addiction and years supporting those connected to autism and parenting challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for Tara?
She is listed with the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices from Florida according to her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently seeing international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.