Tara holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology from the University of Toronto as well as a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago . She has also received extensive clinical training in the fields of substance abuse and addictions and has published research in these areas. Tara is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP).

Since December 2005, Tara has been Chatelaine magazine’s “Ask an Expert” advice columnist for psychology and therapy-related issues. She is also a regular contributor to feature articles within the magazine and on the Chatelaine website.  Tara also enjoys speaking at conferences and running workshops with mental health and women’s issues-related themes.

Tara has experience working with a wide variety of psychotherapeutic and counselling issues with adolescent and adult individuals; couples, families and groups. Tara is equally as engaged with clients who require specific goal-directed and solution-focused modes of therapy, as with those who are seeking a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Tara 's non-judgemental and egalitarian approach to working with her clients allows her to offer an effective and caring therapeutic environment.

Tara lives and works in Oakville, Ontario at The Wellness Counselling Group.