Tara Hummel , LMHC, LPC

Tara Hummel brings a compassionate, hopeful approach to therapy and helps clients move toward more fulfilling futures. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor and LPC is a licensed professional counselor - and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

For several years she worked directly with children and adolescents with Autism and other mental health concerns, assisting guardians with behavior management and co-parenting challenges; that work spanned 6.5 years and emphasized practical support for families. In addition, she has 15 years of experience supporting people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction, offering long-term insight into recovery and relapse prevention. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic she volunteered with Camp Erin, Philadelphia from 2015 to 2019, serving as a cabin Grief Chief and helping children ages 6-17 process the death of a loved one through structured activities and remembrance work.

Tara approaches clients with dignity, respect, and compassion, blending cognitive-behavioral methods, trauma-focused work, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment. She aims to offer clear guidance and practical strategies while honoring each person’s story and strengths, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, parenting challenges, and other life transitions.