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LMHC

Tara Kirby, LMHC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Tara

Tara Kirby is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who blends client-centered care with practical strategies to help people facing focus and attention challenges, including ADHD. With two decades of experience, she offers a steady, empathetic presence while guiding clients toward clearer thinking and more effective daily routines.

Background and approach

She emphasizes understanding each person's unique patterns of concentration and memory and collaborates on realistic steps to improve functioning and well-being. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as codependency, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and young adult transitions.

Tara uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to build skills and identify solutions that fit each client's life. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and supported as they pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client's perspective and building a collaborative relationship; it creates a foundation for exploring attention struggles and emotional concerns in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and improve concentration and daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and immediate goals, helping clients identify small, actionable steps toward clearer routines and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Tara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines the chosen approaches to create a personalized plan, checking in regularly and adjusting direction based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care. These formats support ongoing skill practice, brief check-ins, and deeper work when needed, helping clients access licensed professionals from wherever they are located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She works with attention and focus difficulties including ADHD, and also focuses on codependency, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Tara blends a client-centered stance with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her clinical work, applying years of practice to help clients develop coping skills and actionable plans.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Tara is licensed as an LMHC in Florida under FL LMHC MH9942 and provides services based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyForgivenessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English