- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- CBT and EMDR
About Tara
Tara Huber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 19 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, career questions, and other life changes. Tara also focuses on issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, and caregiver stress.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. She helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and make small practical changes that add up over time.
Tara uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the issue. She draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, EMDR for trauma, and relationship tools like the Gottman Method. These methods guide how she structures sessions and homework suggestions.
She often helps with parenting and blended family questions, intimacy and commitment concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, substance issues, and navigating major transitions like divorce, fertility struggles, or job changes. Tara pays attention to strengths people already have and the small steps they can try between sessions.
People who prefer clear, practical conversations about next steps may find this approach useful. The focus is on planning doable actions, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them notice their own priorities and choices. It is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps and wants a steady, respectful conversation about goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing daily stressors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It can be helpful when past events continue to cause distress or avoidance in everyday life.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Progress is checked regularly and techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats Tara currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy student or work schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to continue care when life changes or relocation occur.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, ADHD, addictions, grief, career concerns and many life adjustments.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her work is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and relationship tools to address thoughts, behaviors, and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Tara has 19 years of clinical experience as a counselor and mental health professional.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC in Iowa and an LPC in Missouri and practices out of Missouri.
Can she work with people who live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online or in-person formats are available.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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