Every session is collaborative and paced to your comfort. We begin with a Foundation Phase, where we identify your current triggers and build a "toolbox" of grounding skills. If we move into EMDR processing, Tara will guide you through sets of eye movements or self-administered taps (the Butterfly Hug) while you briefly notice a target memory. Unlike traditional therapy, you aren't required to talk through every detail of your past; the goal is to help your brain’s natural healing mechanism reprocess the event until it no longer carries an emotional charge.

Absolutely. Many of Tara’s clients at Taza Therapy appear successful and "fine" to the outside world but internally feel exhausted, disconnected, or constantly "on edge." This is often a sign of a nervous system stuck in survival mode. Individual therapy focuses on uncovering the survival patterns—like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, or overthinking—that once protected you but are now causing burnout. We work to shift you from "functioning" to flourishing by reconnecting you with your authentic self and establishing a genuine sense of inner calm.

Therapy is a highly personalized process, but EMDR is often associated with more efficient outcomes for specific traumatic memories compared to traditional talk therapy. Some clients notice a significant shift in their emotional intensity after just a few processing sessions. For broader goals, like Relational Therapy or shifting lifelong patterns of Depression and Anxiety, we typically work in a consistent weekly rhythm. During your first session in Newtown, PA (or virtually), we will establish a roadmap and regularly check in to ensure you are feeling more grounded and in control of your life.