Tara Hodgens specializes in individual, couples and family psychotherapy, she maintains a private practice in Vista, CA.

With over eight years of experience as a clinician, and a graduate of San Diego State University specializing in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Parenting Teens, Depression/Anxiety, Women's Issues, Multi-Cultural relationships, Life Transitions, and Family of Origin Issues.

In addition, Tara has presented at National conferences such as “Race, Gender, and Information Technology: Closing the Digital Divide,” San Diego, CA.

Tara is a "down-to-earth", interactive, family therapist. Her treatment approach  incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, such as Internal Family Systems,  Mindfulness, Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy, and Psycho-dynamic modalities.

Education
University of California, San Diego (UCSD):  Ethnic Studies, B.A., 2000
San Diego State University (SDSU):  Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, M.S.  2003

Additional Training
San Diego State University: Community-Based Block Program (CBB), Education & Multicultural Counseling, 2001

Traumatic Brain  Injury, PTSD,  and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Military Personnel and their  Families, Presented by the Center for Deployment Psychology, 2008.

License:  MFC 43981

Professional Activities and Memberships:
Clinical Supervisor for YMCA Oz, North Coast Shelter Services
Clinical Member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapist (CAMFT)
Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapist (AAMFT)