Tara Bergeron

Welcome and thanks for stopping by my page. Let's start with some honesty-It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to #1 choose a therapist, and #2, to begin therapy sessions. I do my absolute best to help you feel comfortable, not judged, and respected.

I recognize that you bring years of experience, many strengths, and wisdom all your own into the therapy room.

We will partner together to find what type of therapy feels safe, connected, and makes sense to your mind and heart. Clients share that my style is casual, collaborative, authentic, warm and gently challenging.

Education

In 2016, I graduated from Eastern CT State University while working and raising my two daughters. In 2018, I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II) and am fully trained in EMDR (certification pending). I have 6 years' experience with CBT, DBT, Feminist Therapy, MI, ACT, Compassion-focused Therapy, and Strengths-based Therapy. and am currently in training to become certified in Internal Family Systems.

I come to sessions warmly and gently. Our therapy is a place where you can feel safe to be yourself, to speak your truth, and to explore your possibilities. I always bear in mind that it's an honor to hear your story, and I act accordingly.

Our first session is an assessment where I ask you about your current challenges (also called symptoms). Second and subsequent sessions are generally much less rigid that the assessment. Together, we will decide on how often you come for therapy, what days and times work best for you, etc.

You can expect to feel heard and supported, to gain new skills/strategies that are practical and useful, and to increase your natural ability to think more clearly about your choices.