Tara McDaniel, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Tara McDaniel

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Life Transition

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Coaching

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tara McDaniel

Hi there, I'm Tara! Nice to meet you, I'm Tara McDaniel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, specializing in adjustment challenges, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, school and behavior challenges, interpersonal difficulties, relational challenges, self-esteem, and women's issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Person-Centered Therapy, and a well-rounded eclectic style to meet you where you are and collaborate with you on starting to feel better and making progress toward change. My approach My approach is eclectic but tailored to the individual needs of each client. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory to help create awareness and understanding, allowing us to work together toward meaningful change. My focus I have found my style and approach to be a great fit for a variety of clients-adults, teens, and children-who experience life's challenges, social changes, and pressures. Often, this looks like depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress in various aspects of life, family challenges, and relationship barriers. I work with you to build the skills and tools needed to navigate these challenges, feel better, create change, and experience a more positive outlook. My communication style My communication style is calm, personable, and accommodating. I want my clients to feel comfortable and connected with me, and I take pride in my nonjudgmental listening. My journey to therapy I decided to become a therapist because I have a genuine interest in helping others and seeing individuals become the best version of themselves.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Antioch University, Santa Barbara, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1699958686

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What practice does Tara McDaniel work with?

Tara McDaniel works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tara McDaniel?

Tara McDaniel frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tara McDaniel on their profile.