Tara Engelhardt, MSW, LSW, is a dedicated Licensed Social Worker with a profound commitment to supporting children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families. She excels in guiding individuals through the complexities of their emotions and behaviors, fostering stronger family bonds and healthier interpersonal relationships. Tara’s expertise lies in her ability to help children from the age of 6 up to young adults in college, navigate the myriad challenges they face. She emphasizes the crucial role of parental involvement in therapeutic outcomes, ensuring that parents are actively engaged and informed about their child’s progress and challenges.

With a deep understanding of the developmental and emotional transitions faced by adolescents and teenagers, Tara provides invaluable support during their journey through middle school, high school, and into college. She creates a nurturing and confidential environment, encouraging her clients to explore and address their vulnerabilities, fears, and anxieties. Her focus on enhancing self-awareness and boosting confidence is pivotal in helping her clients navigate these formative years.

Central to Tara’s approach is the belief in the transformative power of a positive therapeutic alliance. She is deeply invested in her clients’ growth, aiming to empower them to uncover and embrace the best version of themselves. Tara is passionate about creating a therapeutic space characterized by empathy, support, and the right balance of challenge, where her clients feel genuinely heard and motivated to embark on their journey of self-improvement and discovery.

Educational Background:

• Master of Social Work (Concentration in Clinical Practice with Families and Children) – Monmouth University
• Bachelor of Social Work – Alvernia University