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Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Tara Colandrea

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
149 South Euclid Ave, Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
Let's Connect (908) 884-1198
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Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational skills, academic issues, eating disorders, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive, Peer Relationships, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Addiction, Anger Management, Impulsivity, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, & Anxiety. I also work with adults in the areas mentioned above as well as Career Counseling.
I will help you every step of the way on your journey. We will be in this together. I will use various counseling techniques to explore the foundation of current issues through cognitive re-framing.My therapeutic approach is in-depth and kind, I believe using kindness in therapy brings out the best in us.
Together we can face and overcome the potholes and detours we call life. I have been working with adolescents for the past 6 years specializing in bullying and self-esteem. I offer a free consultations to work out payment and to see if we are a good fit.
Call or Tara Colandrea now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 884-1198

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kindness Counts Therapy

149 South Euclid Ave

Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave

Westfield, NJ 07090

(908) 884-1198
I offer FaceTime, Skype, or phone sessions. I know how imperative sessions are right now and am accepting new clients.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Behavioral Issues 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kindness Counts Therapy

149 South Euclid Ave

Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave

Westfield, NJ 07090

(908) 884-1198
I offer FaceTime, Skype, or phone sessions. I know how imperative sessions are right now and am accepting new clients.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Behavioral Issues 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $195
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00495900 Tara Colandrea
  • Certificate from Kean University SAC / 2008
  • Certificate from Seton Hall University BS Psychology / 2004
  • Attended Kean University, Graduated 2008
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Behavioral Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Bullying
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Kindness Counts Therapy

149 South Euclid Ave

Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave

Westfield, NJ 07090

(908) 884-1198
"
I offer FaceTime, Skype, or phone sessions. I know how imperative sessions are right now and am accepting new clients.
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
"
I offer FaceTime, Skype, or phone sessions. I know how imperative sessions are right now and am accepting new clients.
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 884-1198
Photo of Tara Colandrea, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS