
Tara Melvin Jr
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RCMHCI
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32817
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Tara Melvin Jr (she/her/hers) is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center, LLC and has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rowan University. Tara desires to utilize a holistic approach to help, empower, and teach clients to have an enriched life. She also utilizes an integrative approach with clients which can include pulling techniques from DBT, Narrative, CPT, ACT, CBT, Humanistic, Attachment, and Bibliotherapeutic approaches to help clients with their life journey and meet their needs.
She has experience working with clients in processing trauma typically through the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) when appropriate. She also has experience in working with clients who are a part of the LGBTQ+, kink, and poly communities. She provides individual services for ages 17 through adult, as well as couple’s counseling.
Due to her natural curiosity, she enjoys learning and reading. Feel free to reach out to Tara (via email, call/text the phone number provided in profile) if you are interested in scheduling a free 10-minute consultation phone call before starting the process to coordinate your first intake session. Please note that services are conducted via telehealth only.
Call or Email Tara Melvin Jr now for a free 15 minute consultation - (407) 606-6681
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicaid
- Ambetter
- AvMed
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP
- Florida Blue
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Self-Pay
- Sunshine Health
- Sunshine Medicaid
- United Health Medicaid
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Tara Melvin Jr
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RCMHCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (407) 606-6681
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH23504 Supervised by Jessica Johnson (Florida / MH16817) Tara Melvin Jr
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Walden University, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
- Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH23504
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods

Tara Melvin Jr
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RCMHCI
Call for a free consultation now - (407) 606-6681