
Tara Russell Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Let's Connect (512) 717-5972

Starting a healing journey is a big step, and I am excited to meet you here. I love working with folks who want to do deep healing work. I focus on attachment and relationships, healing from complex trauma, and discovering your sexual self. This work can be very meaningful for individuals and couples. You can visit my website to see more detail about this work and how I approach it. The most important variable in successful therapy is the individual's feelings of trust and safety with the therapist. My first goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to be yourself.
Once a safe space is created, we can begin to explore difficult topics. My role is to create a space/positive regard while offering feedback and insight on patterns that may be keeping you stuck. While we explore these hard topics, it is my job to keep the pace at a safe level, and bring in laughter, positivity, and reminders of all the strengths you hold.
If you are ready to take the first step towards change and discovery, I am ready to meet you there. Please visit www.therapycommonthread.com for more information. Call or email for a free 15-minute phone consultation. Finding the right therapist is hard. If we are not the right fit, I will connect you with other options!
Call or Email Tara Russell Paul now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 717-5972
Let's Connect (512) 717-5972

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Tara Russell Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 717-5972
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 64949 Tara Russell PaulLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, MSSW , Graduated 2017
- License: Oregon Board of Social Work L14261 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 717-5972Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Tara Russell Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 717-5972