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Tara Wells

Tara Wells

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Hello! I'm Tara, a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience in the mental health field and 6 years in private practice. I'm really grateful you're here looking into support for yourself or someone close to you. I specialize in working with young athletes ages 14–35, helping them build a stronger, healthier relationship with themselves beyond the sport. So much of an athlete's identity gets tied to wins, and my work is about helping you discover and embrace the full, complex person you are. In addition to identity and self-concept work, I provide treatment for anxiety, eating disorders, and the everyday life stressors. Whether you're navigating a major transition, struggling with how you see yourself, or simply feeling like something is off, I'm here to help you find your footing. Your journey is not about me, but you should know that I have lived in experience as a former athlete and dancer who has danced with mental health herself. I know firsthand how challenging it can be and I want to be the kind of support I needed when I was a youth athlete finding herself. We all deserve to feel better and find contentment in our own minds.

Therapy Philosophy

Tara uses a relational style model which feels more like conversation in session rather than checkboxes and assessment questions. Therapy with me should feel like you're walking into a conversation with a trusted older sister or auntie - "I'll call you on your sh*t, but you'll never feel judged for it"

Special Training & Certifications

LGBT CBT certificate from Yale University (2024) Sport Social Work certificate from the University of Michigan (2024)

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Health anxiety Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Relationship conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Complicated grief Recovery and relapse prevention Disordered eating Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself” sports psychology, eating disorders (non urgent)

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Breathwork Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Art Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 10 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: 50+
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    5613104703
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Jupiter, Florida
    210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd Jupiter, FL 33458
    United States