Tara Hollander, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who focuses on psychotherapy for adults, children, and families. With 48 years of experience in the field, she has been in private practice for over 12 years, following a distinguished 26-year tenure as a psychotherapist in the Behavioral Health Department at Group Health. During her time there, she managed a diverse caseload, including Medicare patients, led a Children's Therapy Group, participated in a county-wide child abuse oversight committee, co-chaired an interdisciplinary case consultation team, and directed an intern program. Tara's expertise lies in working with individuals and families facing situations that contribute to emotional disturbances, such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. She is skilled in addressing challenges encountered by children dealing with divorce, loss, learning difficulties including ADD and Autism, environmental deficits, gender issues, family conflict, and abuse. Tara employs a blend of therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, play therapy, and EMDR, within a Narrative framework. This method allows her clients to reconsider negative themes in their life stories, infusing future chapters with hope and promise.