Tara Hummel

Tara Hummel is a Florida-based therapist who combines professional training and practical experience to guide people toward a more fulfilling future. She is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Over the course of her career Tara has accumulated 12 years of experience providing therapy services. She also has 15 years of experience supporting people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. For 6.5 years she worked directly with children and adolescents with Autism and other mental health disorders, partnering closely with guardians to manage challenging behaviors and address co-parenting difficulties.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic she volunteered at Camp Erin in Philadelphia from 2015 to 2019 as a cabin Grief Chief, helping children ages 6-17 process the death of a loved one in a safe and supportive setting. Tara approaches care with dignity, respect, and compassion, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work, and psychodynamic perspectives to match each person’s needs and goals.