Tara Porphy, LPC
Compassionate LPC supporting families and recovery
- Family and parenting
- Addiction recovery
- Anxiety and trauma
About Tara Porphy
Tara Porphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with ten years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a state license to provide counseling and has worked across diverse settings including homes, offices, residential programs, and telehealth, serving people from early childhood through later adulthood.
Her background includes work in a dual-diagnosis residential program supporting men with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, where she led groups, provided individual and family counseling, and assisted loved ones navigating the recovery process. She integrates motivational interviewing and psychoeducation when supporting individuals in recovery and their families, and she approaches addiction as an issue that affects the whole family system.
Tara also has extensive experience treating anxiety, panic disorders, depression, trauma, self-harm, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. She has worked with at-risk children, teens, and their families in home-based settings, and frequently collaborates with parents either individually or as part of the family unit to address parenting challenges that affect mental health.
Her clinical style is adaptable and eclectic, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person. She welcomes clients seeking support for a wide range of concerns and is committed to working alongside them on their path toward healing.
Her background includes work in a dual-diagnosis residential program supporting men with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, where she led groups, provided individual and family counseling, and assisted loved ones navigating the recovery process. She integrates motivational interviewing and psychoeducation when supporting individuals in recovery and their families, and she approaches addiction as an issue that affects the whole family system.
Tara also has extensive experience treating anxiety, panic disorders, depression, trauma, self-harm, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. She has worked with at-risk children, teens, and their families in home-based settings, and frequently collaborates with parents either individually or as part of the family unit to address parenting challenges that affect mental health.
Her clinical style is adaptable and eclectic, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person. She welcomes clients seeking support for a wide range of concerns and is committed to working alongside them on their path toward healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tara Porphy have?
Tara Porphy has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Tara Porphy a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: NJ LPC 37PC00597800.
In which languages does Tara Porphy provide therapy?
Tara Porphy provides therapy in English.
Where is Tara Porphy located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Tara Porphy as my therapist?
Clients can work with Tara Porphy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tara Porphy work with international clients?
Tara Porphy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tara Porphy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Tara draws from several well-established approaches to tailor online therapy to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns; it can help people working through abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals, creating a respectful space for individuals to explore parenting stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic, and coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Tara works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and experiences and then adapts methods to meet those needs rather than applying a single technique to everyone.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making sessions possible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow work to continue around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographic constraints, while still enabling regular contact with licensed professionals and consistent therapeutic progress.