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Tahara DeBarrows LMFT

She/Her

Licensing & Certifications:

  • LMFT

Professional Background

Tahara DeBarrows is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Connecticut. She is dedicated to promoting positive mental health outcomes and contributing meaningfully to the field of mental and behavioral health. Tahara is passionate about guiding clients towards improved emotional well-being, and her commitment lies in providing comprehensive, client-centered care through evidence-based practices, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative efforts to address diverse needs.

Tahara employs a goal-oriented approach, emphasizing short-term interventions that activate self-agency, foster self-awareness, and empower clients to take steps towards achieving their objectives. Tahara has expertise in substance use populations, trauma-informed individual counseling, LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with attachment injuries, grief, loss, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, poor boundaries, passive behaviors, couples therapy, career development, and life transitions.

Tahara is also actively engaged in mental health advocacy and participates in professional organizations. She is a dedicated professional who draws upon her training, experience, and ongoing involvement in the mental health community to help her clients.

In addition to writing for ChoosingTherapy.com, Tahara DeBarrows expertise has been featured in Growtherapy.com, myrecordjournal.com, Betterhelp.com, and mentalhealthmatch.com.

Professional Affiliations:

Psi Chi

Education:

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Business Management
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut
Concentration in Criminal Justice and Mental Health
Psi Chi/Psychology Honor Society, Dean’s List

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Areas of Focus

Tahara DeBarrows is a dedicated marriage and family therapist in Connecticut, committed to empowering clients through evidence-based practices and cultural sensitivity. With expertise in substance use populations, trauma-informed counseling, and LGBTQ+ communities, Tahara offers comprehensive, goal-oriented care to promote positive mental health outcomes.

Tahara DeBarrows employs various therapeutic methods to address the diverse needs of her clients effectively, including:

  • Trauma-informed individual counseling for anxiety
  • Individuals with poor boundaries/passive behaviors.
  • Career development & life transitions
  • Individuals with attachment injuries
  • Maternal mental health
  • Working with LGBTQ+ communities
  • Including couples counseling and therapy
  • Emotional regulation
  • Relationship concerns, grief & loss

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