- Practical steps
- Thought patterns
- Warm support
About Tara
Tara Huber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience. She aims to make therapy approachable so people can come as they are. Tara focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood, behavior, and relationships.
She creates a warm, judgment-free atmosphere where clients can talk through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and on noticing patterns that keep someone stuck. Tara also supports people dealing with ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strains, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her work balances empathy with clear tools. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s pace. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help shift unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and build coping routines.
Tara has experience helping people with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. She also addresses body image, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life-change stresses. Her approach is collaborative - she helps clients name goals and try small changes that add up.
People often come when they want a steady partner for the messy parts of life. Tara emphasizes practical progress over perfection and works to build confidence and healthier daily habits. She accepts English-speaking and international clients who fit her practice and licensing.
She creates a warm, judgment-free atmosphere where clients can talk through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and on noticing patterns that keep someone stuck. Tara also supports people dealing with ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strains, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her work balances empathy with clear tools. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s pace. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help shift unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and build coping routines.
Tara has experience helping people with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. She also addresses body image, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life-change stresses. Her approach is collaborative - she helps clients name goals and try small changes that add up.
People often come when they want a steady partner for the messy parts of life. Tara emphasizes practical progress over perfection and works to build confidence and healthier daily habits. She accepts English-speaking and international clients who fit her practice and licensing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Iowa
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s pace. It’s about creating space for someone to talk and be heard while the therapist reflects back what matters most to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and habits influence mood and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and handling relationship conflicts. DBT teaches concrete tools like emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help clarify your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. Clients often try a mix of approaches until they find what fits best.
For online therapy logistics, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people appreciate online work because it can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It also lets clients practice new skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tara address?
Tara works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, as well as ADHD, addiction, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. She combines a client-centered stance with tools to change thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of experience and supports people through life transitions, family and parenting challenges, and coping with loss or major changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tara holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices with licensure tied to Missouri and Iowa locations, noting Missouri as her listed location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.