Hi! I'm Dr. Tara Stark, a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for over 10 years and enjoy working with both children and adults. I specialize in trauma treatment and practice an integrative approach consisting of EMDR, DBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy (and anything else I believe will improve the quality of your care). I am a level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR certified.
Above all, validating your experience and helping you feel safe are my priorities. I prefer a collaborative approach, (so I'm open to your feedback!) and I will challenge you to change any patterns that result in you feeling stuck, or like things will never change. I utilize various evidence-based modalities and aim to alleviate challenges you face on a day-to-day basis. While therapy is hard work, I am also a firm believer that it needs to be enjoyable to get the best results.
I strive to help you feel comfortable talking with me, even about the most uncomfortable topics. I will teach you practical skills, while simultaneously nudging you to gain insight into your individual path. You will likely feel uncomfortable, and that's okay. After all, nothing changes by taking the path you've already foraged for yourself.
