- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Workplace wellbeing
About Tara
Tara Boerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, and workplace strain. Tara listens for strengths people already have and builds on them so change feels doable.
She helps people navigate relationship tensions and family conflict in straightforward, goal-oriented conversations. Grief and loss work is offered with steady support and an emphasis on usable coping skills. Tara also assists people facing mood concerns including bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Clients bring issues like parenting stress, caregiver strain, addiction concerns, anger, and struggles with self-worth. Tara approaches these topics by helping clients identify small steps that fit daily life. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and create practical strategies to move forward.
Forgiveness, guilt, shame, and isolation are named concerns she addresses alongside intimacy-related worries and workplace issues. The focus is on clear communication, manageable behavior changes, and rebuilding connection where possible.
Tara encourages people who feel stuck to take the next step. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and works with each person to set realistic goals. Starting therapy often begins with one short decision that leads to ongoing progress.
Practical approaches that translate well online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on building skills and small behavior changes. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life situations to reduce anxiety and mood swings. This method helps with panic, social anxiety, and low self-esteem by teaching new ways to respond to worrying thoughts.Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavioral experiments. In this work, clients try small changes between sessions to see what helps with relationship strain, workplace stress, or caregiving challenges. Results are discussed and adjusted collaboratively so plans stay realistic and relevant.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Tara will help figure out which techniques fit a client's goals, needs, and comfort level, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. The aim is a shared plan that feels doable and focused on clear outcomes.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue steady work on goals even when schedules or locations change.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
California
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief and loss, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Tara emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques and short-term goals. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and creating steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tara has 16 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available format options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.