About Me

TARA STEINKE, LMFT #137738 (She/her)

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Hello, I'm Tara!

I received my  M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with an emphasis on trauma studies. I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest where I attended the University of Washington in Seattle, majoring in Psychology and Gender Studies.

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I'm currently based in Los Angeles, CA. I see individual and couples via telehealth.

I've worked in community mental health, outpatient mental health treatment and in private practice. I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to helping people. As a result, I will use a mix of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic and attachment- based therapy, Polyvagal, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Approaches, and sex therapy to address each client’s individual needs.

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Prior to working as a therapist, I worked for years in the entertainment industry with various film, TV and music artists. I  enjoy working with creative types and those in the entertainment industry in the therapy space. I'm also a 500-hour RYT certified yoga and meditation teacher and will incorporate somatic and mindfulness exercises into therapy as needed. Previously, I gained experience as a sexual assault advocate. I have a passion and extensive training to work with those with sexual trauma histories.  

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When I'm not working, I can be found with my Chihuahua (Homer), hiking, reading, watching film & TV and working on creative writing projects.  I look forward to meeting with you!

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

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• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

• Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

• Member of American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, Therapists (AASECT): Completed   training in sexual health for adults/youth, sex therapy, sensate focus, communication skills, sexual trauma, couples therapy, kink & consensual non-monogamy, sexual development across the lifespan, treating sexual dysfunction/pain, using ACT for sex therapy.

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS​

• Safe and Sound Protocol Certification (2022)                             
  (Polyvagal Theory- Steven Porges)

• Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Certified    (Level 1)   (2020)                            
  Trauma Resource Institute    

• Psychological First Aid Certification  (2020)                       
  National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• TF- CBT Certification (2019)                                              
  The Medical University of Southern Carolina (MUSC)/Antioch University
   

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