Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

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Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

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6 Endorsed

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800 Riverview Drive Suite 104 Brielle, NJ 08730

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Dr. Tara is passionate about her work. To help people grow, heal, and overcome obstacles is her focus. Her expansive knowledge makes her a well-known expert in her field. She believes that her clients possess the capacity to heal, but they need the right environment to foster their true potential. She is holistic and views each person as an individual. Dr. Tara has extensive experience and is well versed in several counseling modalities, coaching, and understands that each person's needs are unique.

Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions (divorce, moves, etc.), Trauma (sexual, physical, emotional), Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Defeating Thoughts/Behaviors (low self-esteem), Improving Relationships, Communication, Personal Growth/Self-Improvement, Co-dependency, Sand Play Therapy, Holistic therapy (Reiki/Acupressure/Nutrition), Clinical Supervision

Dr. Tara's approach to therapy is gentle and encouraging. She provides a comfortable space where children, adolescents, and adults can begin the process of enhanced personal growth while feeling safe. Tara is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate. She values each client and respects them for their individuality and experiences.

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My Practice at a Glance

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Peaceful Minds LLC

800 Riverview Drive

Suite 104

Brielle, NJ 08730 map

(732) 410-6873

Telehealth

Dunedin, FL 34698

My website

Sessions are in person. Virtual sessions are available.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Codependency

$250 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (732) 410-6873

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Peaceful Minds LLC

800 Riverview Drive

Suite 104

Brielle, NJ 08730 map

(732) 410-6873

Telehealth

Dunedin, FL 34698

My website

Sessions are in person. Virtual sessions are available.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Codependency

$250 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

The cost of mental health and emotional well-being is priceless. We are an out-of-network provider, which affords the flexibility and the freedoms to receive care on your terms.

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

The cost of mental health and emotional well-being is priceless. We are an out-of-network provider, which affords the flexibility and the freedoms to receive care on your terms.

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00501800 Tara Chalakani

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 20 years

Attended Walden University, PsyD

Additional Credentials

License: Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH 27864 / 2026

Certificate from Approved Clinical Supervisor 21016 / 2016

I have tremendous clinical experience at every level of care, which also includes being a professor at the graduate level and clinical supervisor -training and launching new therapists into sound clinical practice.

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Codependency

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Cancer
Career Counseling
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Sand Play Therapy
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Transgender
Women's Issues

Healing the past is what guarantees a healthy, brighter future.

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

Healing the past is what guarantees a healthy, brighter future.

Dr. Tara Chalakani

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN

Email me or call with questions - (732) 410-6873

6 Endorsements

Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, NCC, ATR-BC, LPAT

Dr. Tara is a highly trained and experienced professional. Her reputation in the field is outstanding as she is beyond genuine/caring with all clients she works with. Dr. Tara and I have collaborated many times and the feedback I receive is always stellar.