- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical coping strategies
- Collaborative goal setting
About Tara
Tara Passaretti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She practices from Rhode Island and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Tara takes a straightforward approach and aims to help clients take practical steps toward feeling better.
Tara uses clear, conversational therapy. She listens first and works with each person to set realistic goals for change. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning new coping strategies, and trying things between sessions to build momentum.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across many concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This variety has shaped a flexible style that adapts to the person in front of her.
Tara draws on several evidence-based methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative approaches, and solution-focused planning. These lend themselves to concrete strategies for sleep, panic, mood, and relationship patterns. She explains options plainly and helps clients choose what fits their goals.
Clients who prefer direct conversation and practical next steps may find her approach helpful. She encourages questions and unfolds therapy at a pace that matches each person's needs. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches that guide online care
Tara commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape her work online. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them.She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas when helpful. Narrative work helps people reframe difficult stories they tell about themselves, while solution-focused work targets small, achievable steps to move forward. Deciding which of these approaches to use is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client, and it may change as goals shift.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Tara currently offers before scheduling. Confirming options helps match sessions to your life - for example, some formats make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, others can mean a shorter check-in when energy is limited, and some require less bandwidth for video. These practical benefits make it easier to use therapy consistently while juggling everyday demands.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Tara uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on listening, setting goals, and trying actionable steps between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns across many client backgrounds and life stages.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMHC licensed in Rhode Island and Florida and practices from Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.