Tara McKernan, LCPC
Introduction
As a counselor, I work with individuals of all ages. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, relationship issues, ADHD, learning differences, and neurodivergence. My professional preparation started at Miami University (Oxford, OH), where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in special education. I hold a Master’s degree in counseling from The University of Maine. I was a special education teacher and school-based mental health counselor in schools on Mount Desert Island, Maine for over 20 years. My interest in counseling came from growing up in a family of educators and counselors. Watching the impact my father, a school counselor of 35 years, had on those with whom he worked inspired me to want to follow a similar path. I work from a variety of theories, believing above all that all clients are their own best expert. I meet clients where they are, builds relationships and then work with a client to help them achieve the change they seek. It is likely that I will use aspects of Feminist Theory, the Social Constructionist view of development, Ecological and Narrative Theory as well as Cognitive Behavioral Theory in her work with clients. Overall, I believe that the world shapes the person as much as the human shapes the world. I currently work as a full-time clinical counselor, licensed in the State of Maine, and I invite you to connect with me in person or online.
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- Accepting new clients
- Offers free consultation
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Families
- Coaching
Communities
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Feminism
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LGBTQIA+
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People with Disabilities
Age groups
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Toddlers (under 6)
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Children (6-12)
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
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Elders (65+)
Languages
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English
Free intro call available
Pay with insurance
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Pay out-of-pocket
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Individual Therapy $120
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Family Therapy $145
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Parent Coaching $130