Tara Cothren is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia, bringing over 15 years of experience in diverse therapeutic settings. Her approach is deeply individualized and person-centered, focusing on the unique needs of adolescents and adults. Tara creates a nurturing healing environment where clients feel safe and empowered to collaboratively address their concerns. With an extensive background in trauma-informed care, she adeptly tackles challenges related to depression, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety, using evidence-based techniques. She embraces a variety of therapeutic modalities including Coaching, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Furthermore, Tara is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDRIA certified) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In her commitment to ongoing professional development, she will be advancing her education as a Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision at VCU starting August 2023.