Tara
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Available both in-person and online
149 South Euclid Ave Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave Westfield, NJ 07090
Let's Connect (908) 628-1840
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 Email Tara Colandrea now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 628-1840
Let's Connect (908) 628-1840
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $280
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 628-1840
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00495900 Tara Colandrea
- Attended Kean University, Graduated 2008
- License: New Jersey Department of Education Student Assistance Coordinator 01614125 / 2009
- License: New Jersey Deparment of Education School Counselor 01539600 / 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (908) 628-1840
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
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (908) 628-1840
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)
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (908) 628-1840
Location
Primary Location
Kindness Counts Therapy
149 South Euclid Ave
Parking Lot On 501 Lenox Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 628-1840Email Me
Nearby Areas
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 628-1840