About Tara Gogolinski, LMFT
Since 2012, I have been dedicated to serving couples as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold licenses in North Carolina and Maryland, and I am also an out-of-state telehealth provider in Florida. By exclusively offering telehealth services across all three states, I ensure that therapy is both accessible and convenient for my clients. To better accommodate the couples I work with, I offer non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
I earned my Masters of Science in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. My graduate work at The Center for Healthy Families, a community outpatient therapy clinic, exposed me to a diverse population of couples, families, individuals, and children.
I then transitioned to becoming a therapist and clinical supervisor at Family and Children’s Services, a nonprofit community outpatient therapy organization. I provided therapy to adult and child survivors of physical and sexual abuse. During this time, I also volunteered as a therapeutic grief mentor at Hospice of Chesapeake’s Camp Nabi, a grief camp for children coping with significant loss. Additionally, I served as adjunct faculty at the University of Baltimore, teaching a Masters-level Couple and Family Therapy course, as well as served as a clinical supervisor at the University of Maryland’s Center for Healthy Families.
In 2017, I transitioned to working full-time for the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing evidence-based trauma treatment to combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors. In 2023, I assumed a new position at the VA, focusing primarily on treating couples with various presenting issues via telehealth.
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Throughout my career, I have concurrently managed a private practice specializing in helping couples navigate relationship dissatisfaction, disconnection, and ineffective communication.
Specialized Training:
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Level One and Level Two Gottman Couple Therapy
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7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Program Leader (Gottman)
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Certified facilitator of the PREPARE/ENRICH premarital program
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Certified facilitator of Warrior to Soul Mate (W2SM)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
My Values:
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Empathy: I strive to understand your feelings, experiences, and perspectives without judgment.
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Authenticity: Being genuine and transparent is crucial.
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Respect: I respect my clients’ autonomy, choices, and boundaries. I honor cultural differences and treat everyone with dignity.
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Non-Judgment: I create a safe space where clients can share without fear of criticism. I withhold judgment and focus on understanding.
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Self-Awareness: I continuously reflect on my biases, emotions, and reactions.
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Ethical Practice: Upholding professional ethics is paramount. I maintain confidentiality, avoid dual relationships, and prioritize clients’ well-being.
With my extensive experience and dedication to fostering healthy relationships, I am a trusted resource for those seeking compassionate and effective therapy. My approach combines professionalism with a personal touch, ensuring that each couple receives the support they need to navigate their unique challenges and achieve lasting growth.
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