

Access mental health care across Pennsylvania with Headway's network of 835 licensed providers. With UnitedHealthcare coverage, copays range from $0-$30 per session, and many providers offer virtual or in-person options for your convenience.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to navigate life’s challenges and changes. With over 10 years of experience as a social worker, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people through some of their most difficult moments, especially those impacted by cancer, illness, grief, and major life transitions. I’m committed to showing up with authenticity, care, and openness so you feel heard and respected. My goal is to create a safe, non‐judgmental space where you can explore your resilience and move toward meaningful change.
Tara received her MSW degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Work in 1994. She retired as a school social worker where she oversaw/managed a Behavioral Disabilities (BD) class at the high school level. Tara has 25 years of helping at-risk youth address mental, emotional, and behavioral issues through a strength-based, person-centered therapy approach.
Presently, Tara's private practice works with adults who have anxiety, depression and/or truama; also couples therapy.
Hi, I’m Jen Ackerson, a Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor, art therapist, and clinical supervisor with over 10 years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment. I specialize in working with adults navigating attachment, trauma, and life transitions.
I have a background in art therapy, supervision, and counselor education. Beyond my clinical work, I supervise emerging counselors, teach at the graduate level, and my research explores the intersections of creativity, autonomy, and healing in counseling and supervision.
I believe in the transformative power of understanding and embracing our personal narratives as a courageous step towards acceptance and healing. I have dedicated my career to supporting youth and their families through a trauma-informed lens. In all aspects of my life, my passion converges to drive positive change, amplify voices, and celebrate the beauty of human expression.



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