Tara Kessel

Psychotherapist

Tara is a licensed social worker. She specializes in helping others heal after difficult early life experiences. She has worked with children, teens, and adults around issues related to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and childhood trauma since 2010. 

Tara is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), certified in Promoting First Relationships (PFR), and frequently utilizes the Flash technique, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and somatic approaches. Building healthy relationships, community, movement, dance, art, music, and time in nature may also be incorporated, depending on what works for you. She also encourages rest, mindfulness, and sustainable lifestyle habits. 

Tara advocates for equity and operates from an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. 

Consultations are offered at no charge and typically last 15-20 minutes. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, please visit Tara’s website at www.tarakessel.com.

Areas of Focus

Abuse
Adoption
Anxiety
Attachment
Depression
Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
Neglect
Parenting young children (birth through age 5)
Sexual Abuse
Trauma, including complex and developmental trauma

Expertise and Specializations

Tara has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Washington. She has worked with individuals and families around issues related to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and childhood trauma since 2010.

Fees

Initial intake, 80 minutes: $200
Individual therapy, 50 minutes: $150
Individual therapy, 80 minutes: $200
Promoting First Relationships (PFR) session, 60-80 minutes: $150

Payment is accepted online via debit, credit, HSA, or FSA card.

Equity-based scholarships may be available for those who qualify; please inquire directly if you’re interested.

Insurance

Tara is an out-of-network provider. Monthly super-bills can be provided for those wishing to seek reimbursement from their insurance company.

Location

Tara sees clients in person in the Olympia area, and throughout Washington State via telehealth.

Schedule a Session

To learn more or schedule a free consultation, please visit Tara’s website at www.tarakessel.com. She can also be reached via email: tara@tarakessel.com.

“When we have the courage to walk into our own story and own it, we get to write the ending.”

— Brene Brown