About
- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting strain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Tara
Tara Passaretti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. Based in Rhode Island, she helps people facing anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and related life changes. Tara also lists work with ADHD, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and LGBT issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is causing strain now and on small, manageable changes. She uses familiar methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
Tara also draws on Client-Centered and Narrative Therapy ideas. That means she pays attention to how a person narrates their life and supports clearer, kinder self-talk. Sessions often include talking through recent conflicts, identifying goals, and practicing specific skills between meetings.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect regular check-ins on progress and adjustments to the plan if something isn’t helping. The emphasis is on usable steps that fit into everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Practical matters are handled up front. Tara notes differences in life stage, caregiver responsibilities, and work demands when planning sessions. People who are juggling parenting, career shifts, or caregiving stress may find the focus is on coping strategies and clearer communication.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of confusing feelings and to set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress or anxiety going. It helps with panic, sleep problems, low mood, and habits that interfere with daily life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Reframing those stories can reduce shame and open up new choices.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will check goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust as needed. You and the therapist will decide together whether to lean more on skill practice, problem-solving, or exploring personal stories.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between heavier work weeks. It can also let you focus on practicing new skills in the settings where challenges actually happen. Licensed professionals tailor sessions so they fit daily schedules and immediate concerns rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to family and home life?
She works with stress, parenting strain, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations plus approaches like CBT, narrative, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and lists licensure in Rhode Island and Florida; her profile location is Rhode Island.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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