Therapist profile
Tara Hiller, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / 60134872
- NPI1316044787
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT for thoughts
- DBT for emotions
- Mindfulness practice
About Tara
Tara Hiller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered work. She believes the relationship between therapist and client matters most. Tara aims to help people notice what gets in the way, and to try new ways of responding to old patterns.
She uses several evidence-based methods to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies help people notice urges and choose values-driven action.
Tara has worked in both private and public settings, which she says built a broad skill set for varied problems. She also brings experience addressing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, and multicultural issues. She can talk with people about attachment, adoption and foster care, and communication and codependency struggles.
Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Washington. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Tara commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, which can help when anger gets in the way of values or relationships. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practice to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. DBT skills are useful when strong emotions feel overwhelming, offering step-by-step techniques for getting through distressing moments. Mindfulness exercises help people track emotional cues and reduce reactive responses.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Tara will discuss what feels most useful for the person's goals and try methods together, adjusting as needed based on progress and preferences. That means techniques may be combined so the work fits the problem at hand.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so practical skill-building continues across settings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who snap at loved ones, feel persistent resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or are affected by others' anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Tara uses a client-centered style that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and collaboration on practical steps to manage feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of counseling experience across private and public settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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