Tara Hiller

Tara Hiller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who focuses on helping people reduce stress and anxiety and feel more steady in day-to-day life. She welcomes conversations about depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, grief, addiction, ADHD, and many other life challenges. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for busy, worried parents and adults.

With 18 years of clinical experience, Tara draws on approaches such as Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She centers the relationship first and pays attention to what each person brings to sessions. That means listening first, then offering tools and strategies that fit the person’s life and goals.

Tara’s background includes work in both public and private settings, which shaped a practical style that blends skills training with reflective conversation. She helps people name what is getting in the way, practice new ways of coping, and build habits that feel achievable. Sessions emphasize simple practices and clear steps rather than jargon.

People who come to Tara often want to manage moods, improve relationships, or find balance while juggling family and work. She invites clients to notice what matters most, set small goals, and track progress over time. To begin, readers can follow the site instructions to match and schedule a first session that fits their needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Tara uses Mindfulness Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered work to guide online sessions. Mindfulness Therapy invites simple present-moment practices to reduce reactivity and calm the mind; it can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tara will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routine, and then suggest techniques that match those needs. She adapts pacing and tools so clients can try practices between sessions and notice what helps.

The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows using exercises and mindfulness practices during ordinary moments, so skills can be practiced where they will be used most.