At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / 60134872
- NPI
- 1316044787
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered care
- Motivational approach
- Skill-focused work
About Tara
Tara Hiller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. She brings 18 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family struggles. Tara aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
She centers the work on a client-centered approach that prioritizes the relationship. That means listening first, then helping each person notice what gets in the way of change. Tara also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build practical skills.
Her background includes work in both private and public settings, which shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style. She has supported people with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and many other life stresses. Tara also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, gender dysphoria, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, workable steps. Tara helps clients reduce shame and isolation, manage intense emotions, and strengthen communication. She encourages experiments between sessions so people can test new ways of coping and notice what helps.
To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is done according to the therapist's availability and the subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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Approaches you may use in online sessions
Tara uses methods that help people take small steps toward lasting change. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. It is useful for habits, addictions, and any situation where someone feels stuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then taking action that matches a person’s values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and reflection to support insight.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She often combines motivational conversations with concrete skill practice so progress feels practical and achievable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and easing access when appointments are hard to arrange. Sessions can be tailored to shorter check-ins or longer weekly meetings depending on what the client needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar and many other mood and life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Tara uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She integrates Motivational Interviewing and practical skills work so clients can set goals that feel meaningful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tara brings 18 years of counseling experience from both private and public settings, which contributes to a flexible, practical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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