Tara Merida, LPC
Warm, collaborative LPC focused on emotional growth
- Trauma and grief care
- School and family support
- Anger management strategies
About Tara Merida
Tara Merida is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field. As a current school counselor, she works closely with students, parents, colleagues, and community members to provide support, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating difficult moments. Her work is grounded in helping people recover from trauma and crisis, process grief, manage anxiety and anger, and build self-regulation and school success skills.
She has particular experience with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, and emphasizes interventions that improve self care, emotional regulation, and academic functioning. Tara is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist and has completed training in Skills for Psychological Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, Mental Health First Aid, trauma, grief, anxiety, resilience, and related areas. These trainings complement her day-to-day practice and inform the tools she offers clients.
Tara’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, narrative work, and solution-focused strategies. She describes her style as warm, supportive, and encouraging, and she helps clients recognize and work with strong emotions rather than judging them. Tara looks forward to partnering with clients to support their wellness and practical progress toward meaningful goals.
She has particular experience with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, and emphasizes interventions that improve self care, emotional regulation, and academic functioning. Tara is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist and has completed training in Skills for Psychological Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, Mental Health First Aid, trauma, grief, anxiety, resilience, and related areas. These trainings complement her day-to-day practice and inform the tools she offers clients.
Tara’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, narrative work, and solution-focused strategies. She describes her style as warm, supportive, and encouraging, and she helps clients recognize and work with strong emotions rather than judging them. Tara looks forward to partnering with clients to support their wellness and practical progress toward meaningful goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeDivorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityPost-traumatic stress
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tara Merida have?
Tara Merida has 17 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Tara Merida a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 67029.
In which languages does Tara Merida provide therapy?
Tara provides therapy in English.
Where is Tara Merida located?
Tara is located in Texas.
How can I work with Tara Merida as my therapist?
You can work with Tara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tara Merida work with international clients?
No. Tara does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tara Merida cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Tara. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Tara commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing as part of her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-worth - it is helpful for people coping with self-esteem, relationship, and life transition issues. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop different ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping with stress and anger. Motivational interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, making it useful for goals like behavior change, school engagement, or building new routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tara works collaboratively with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy with Tara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit work, school, or family schedules. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue care through life’s changes while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.