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Tara Clifford

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
423 Rogers Avenue, Suite 101, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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423 Rogers Avenue Suite 101 Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Step out into freedom and embrace the life you were born to live! Is fear running your life? Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends? Discover the courage to be who you truly are! Many people dealing with anxiety, depression and gender and sexuality issues feel they are missing out on life. Clients I work with often report feeling alone and afraid to reach out for help. They no longer want to hide who they are, yet also feel stuck moving forward due to lack of support or fear of judgement. My passion is to help you ditch the shame and find freedom to love the person in the mirror despite the opinions of others.
I specialize in helping others, just like you, learn how to love their true selves. I can teach you to quiet the inner critic AND how to ESCAPE the thoughts whispering, “other people’s judgement matters”. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, crippled by perfectionism, or just generally unsettled.
Hi! I’m Tara and I work with ALL clients, transgender and non-binary clients as well as clients that are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about work, school, home or friends. I’ve also stood on what felt like the edge of a steep cliff, feeling as if I’m going to fall, and yet, found a way to hold on.
Take the first step to help. Call or Tara Clifford now - (479) 431-4201

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

TLC Counseling & Consulting, LLC

423 Rogers Avenue

Suite 101

Fort Smith, AR 72901 map

(479) 431-4201
My website
I specialize in Transgender, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

TLC Counseling & Consulting, LLC

423 Rogers Avenue

Suite 101

Fort Smith, AR 72901 map

(479) 431-4201
My website
I specialize in Transgender, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Out of Network
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Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (479) 431-4201

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arkansas / P1303022 Tara Clifford
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended John Brown University , Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from John Brown University Masters Degree / 2009
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (479) 431-4201

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (479) 431-4201
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Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (479) 431-4201

2 Endorsements

Danielle Patterson
Danielle Patterson
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLPC
Tara is a wonderful therapist. I love that she specializes in the LGBTQ+ population and is working hard to start a PFLAG family support group in River Valley community.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (479) 431-4201

Location

Primary Location

TLC Counseling & Consulting, LLC

423 Rogers Avenue

Suite 101

Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (479) 431-4201
Photo of Tara Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tara Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (479) 431-4201