Tara Parisi, LMHC, LCPC

Tara Parisi is a licensed clinician with 24 years of experience who brings a grounded, practical approach to counseling. She holds credentials as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and earned a degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Over her career she has worked with adults, teens, couples, and families to address a wide range of concerns including depression, grief and loss, anxiety and panic attacks, family conflict, life transitions, parenting challenges, career issues, trauma, and everyday stressors.

Tara emphasizes collaboration and strengths-based work, helping people recognize the skills they already have and use them to make meaningful changes. Her style is down to earth and empathetic, and she aims to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can speak openly. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered (Rogerian) approaches, and family systems theory to tailor treatment to each person or family.

Known for attentive listening, genuine interaction, and a sense of humor when appropriate, Tara approaches therapy as a partnership. She encourages clear, honest communication about goals and fit, and she helps individuals determine whether her approach meets their needs or whether a different match would be more helpful. Tara looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward the changes they seek.

Approaches That Inform Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client drives the pace and focus of change. It is especially helpful for people who want to explore identity, relationships, or life direction while feeling heard and supported. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. Trauma-focused therapy provides targeted strategies to process and reduce the impact of traumatic experiences, helping people regain stability and cope with triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be addressed collaboratively. Tara works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time so treatment feels like a good fit.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to receive support from home. These options offer flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals and therapists, helping maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not convenient.