Tara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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You might be in—or recovering from—a relationship that’s left you questioning yourself. Maybe it felt controlling, manipulative, or just deeply confusing. You’ve wondered if it was “bad enough” to count as abuse. You’re intuitive and empathic, but you’ve been made to feel like you’re too much—or never enough. You’re exhausted from explaining, justifying, and trying to prove your experience. More than anything, you long for peace, safety, and relationships that feel mutual—not like minefields.
In my practice, I do things a little differently. Laughter, genuine warmth, real presence, kind directness and honoring your pace are central to the healing I offer. I use IFS and somatic approaches to help you feel what’s happening in real time—not just talk about it—so we can care for the parts that may feel stuck, alone, disconnected, or not enough.
This is the kind of therapy you didn’t know was possible — until you experience it. I offer free 15-minute consultations so you can see for yourself that the investment in this level of professional training and care is truly worth it. You’ll know quickly if this is what you’ve been needing. If so, I’d be honored to help you begin.
Email Tara Hancock-Guden now for a free 15 minute consultation
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Tara Hancock-Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 84858 Tara Guden
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended California State University, Long Beach, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Tara Hancock-Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Perfectionism, People Pleasing
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Tara Hancock-Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tara Hancock-Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Blue Fern Psychotherapy
San Francisco, CA 94105
(414) 810-2552Nearby Areas
Tara Hancock-Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW