Tara

Ms Tara Joiner

Licensed Professional Counselor

“Extensively trained in various evidence-based treatments, such as CBT & ERP. I help clients overcome self-doubt & live wholeheartedly.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in San Angelo, Texas. I help you manage anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, low self-esteem, and stress through individual and online counseling.

Approach

You’ll find sessions are practical and focused, pairing structured skill-building with space to name difficult feelings and notice small changes. Whether we meet in San Angelo or online, I keep a predictable rhythm—goal setting, skill practice, and brief check-ins between sessions so progress stays visible. I often assign short experiments, mindfulness practices, and gradual exposure tasks to reduce avoidance and strengthen self-trust. This way of working tends to fit adolescents and adults who want clear tools, steady support, and measurable steps forward.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure & Response Prevention with components of Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion, I help my clients move from a detached life of imprisonment to OCD and anxiety to a fully engaged value-driven life no longer dictated by fear.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

Texas State Board of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications

Angelo State University

Angelo State University

Service Areas

Concho Valley Counseling

In-person & Online

San Angelo, Texas

United States

San Angelo, United States