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Tara Hummel, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tara. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Tara is a wonderful therapist and person and has helped me through a number of the most difficult years of my life. She is giving, intuitive, and empathetic. She gets kudos and more.

Reviewed December 2024

Tara is great she listens and helps

Reviewed November 2024

More about Tara

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

It is so hard to ask for help but you have gotten this far, let me help you! My goal is to provide hope and guide you to a more fulfilling future!

My name is Tara and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania, also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). For 6.5 years, I worked with children and adolescents with Autism and other mental health disorders and their guardians, managing their children's challenging behavior. This has also included co-parenting difficulties. I have 15 years' experience helping people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. Also, pre COVID, I volunteered to assist and facilitate activities during the weekend-long (2015-2019) Camp Erin, Philadelphia (Eluna Network), as a cabin ‘Grief Chief'. This camp is geared toward helping children ages 6-17 process the death of a loved one. We created a fun and safe atmosphere where the children could express their feelings, tell their stories and memorialize their loved ones.

I believe in treating my clients with dignity, respect and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused (because really- who makes it out of childhood without some kind of trauma!), and psychodynamic therapy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Guilt and shame Midlife crisis Visually impaired Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Tara Hummel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497422935.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC012781 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Tara Hummel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Amazing Excellent Great Helped Professional Wonderful Comfortable Empathetic Knowledgeable

Tara is a wonderful therapist and person and has helped me through a number of the most difficult years of my life. She is giving, intuitive, and empathetic. She gets kudos and more.

Reviewed December 2024

Tara is great she listens and helps

Reviewed November 2024

Tara is an excellent therapist. She listens

Reviewed July 2024

Tara is a wonderful therapist who knows what my goals are, is very personable and professional in her approach to therapy, even taking notes which shows how much she cares. She has been there for me through really tough times and has a wonderfully optimistic view on life!

Reviewed June 2024

One of the most sincere, knowledgeable, and empathetic therapists I have ever had.

Reviewed June 2024

Very responsive and motivating in expressing my thoughts and feelings to better communicate.

Reviewed May 2024

Excellent therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

Tara is wonderfully real person who cares about her clients. She's intelligent, open minded, and experienced.

Reviewed January 2024

Tara is amazing. She is caring, knowledgeable, and professional!

Reviewed January 2024

Tara is, quite simply, a gift. She has the perfect mix of expertise, intuition, and empathy.

Reviewed November 2023

Tara definitely has her clients' best interests at heart, is passionate and organized in her work, and clearly does that work well. I was blessed to have been connected with her!

Reviewed September 2023

Tara is great. She listens and understands and provides great advice.

Reviewed July 2023

i haven’t been to therapy in such a long time, i was nervous to begin. but as soon as i started sessions with tara, i felt so comfortable and so supported. she’s given me such amazing advice and insight, and i’m so thankful i found her.

Reviewed March 2023

I’ve been trying to get in contact with Tara for a long time now, she was my therapist before & she helped me in so many ways get to where I am now. It’s been about a year and a few months & I did everything I told her I would do. Some of the things we talked about will stick with me forever. Tara if you see this, I finally took that leap of faith & I hope that you are doing well! -Ayanna Warthen

Reviewed January 2023

Tara listens and is understanding. She will help you

Reviewed November 2022

Tara is amazing

Reviewed September 2022

Tara has been warm, understanding and personable. I’ve appreciated her energy, her suggestions and our time together dearly.

Reviewed September 2022

Tara is excellent! She provides additional resources and asks questions that help understand what I'm trying to say or feel about certain situations.

Reviewed August 2022

Tara is wonderful she listens and provides excellent suggestions

Reviewed July 2022

Fucking awesome cheerleader

Reviewed July 2022

i’m at work and can’t type much but she deserves a raise and is awesome

Reviewed June 2022

Tara is great. She actually listens to you and responds to your needs. Tara is very humane and does not disregard your feelings.

Reviewed March 2022

Tara not only listens but offers options for possible solutions.

Reviewed March 2022

Very quick to respond to messages

Reviewed January 2022

Amazing therapist!

Reviewed January 2022

Tara is the first person I’ve come into contact with therapy wise (ever mind you) and she has been a saving grace. She responds promptly and I feel so comfortable with her. . I hope everyone has a contact like Tara she is literally the best. ❤️❤️

Reviewed December 2021

Finally someone who’s perception or guidance isn’t just based on professional experience but it comes from the heart.

Reviewed December 2021

I love her! Everything about her and the way she does her job. This woman literally saved my life. She’s so personable, sweet and kind. I trust her with my life & I’ve built a very strong relationship with her :) go Tara! Keep shinning

Reviewed November 2021

Tara is very good. She has helped me tremendously. It’s like she knows my thoughts. She is guiding and helping me so well. Without her I would have had a mental break. I’m glad I reached out and sought help. Tara is sent from heaven.

Reviewed November 2021

She is very good at what she does

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Hummel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tara Hummel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tara Hummel speak?

Tara Hummel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tara Hummel have?

Tara Hummel has 9 years of experience.

Where is Tara Hummel licensed to practice?

Tara Hummel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Tara Hummel accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Tara Hummel does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tara Hummel offer?

Tara Hummel offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tara Hummel?

Tara Hummel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tara Hummel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.