Tara Kessel (she/her/hers)

MSW, LICSW
Accepting Clients

I help adults make sense of their experiences, work through their stuck points, and build authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tumwater, WA

Services

About My Clients

Difficult or abusive relationships leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and unsure of ourselves. Add in ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD and things can feel even more complicated. Tired of feeling on-edge, stuck, or like your past is interfering with your life today? Curious about how your experiences have impacted you? Ready to try something different than traditional talk therapy? If so, I'd be happy to talk with you to see if we're a good fit.

My Background and Approach

For more than a decade I've worked with survivors of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, relationship violence, and other trauma. I also have both lived and professional experience with neurodivergence. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who can help them make sense of their past and present experiences, and achieve lasting change. Together we'll get curious and peel back the layers to help you find peace and create the life you want to have. Our work together will be tailored specifically to you, and we'll be mindful to go at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I advocate for equity and operate from an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. I'm queer-affirming, trans-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming. Your participation and input are vital parts of our work together. I won’t tell you what to do, but will help you clarify your goals, values and options, so you feel confident in your decisions. I’ll support your ability to intentionally build a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling. As an experienced trauma therapist, and someone with both professional and lived experience with neurodivergence, I believe that healing and transformation are possible. You don’t have to continue feeling anxious, depressed or stuck, and you don’t have to do it alone. Call me today or visit my website for a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $180/session

Info

Email Tara
204 Custer Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

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