Tara McGrath

My clients are LGBTQIA+ and often struggling with the residue of a religious past. Many are coming out later in life. That residue shows up in relationships, self-worth, and behavior. We take time to assess your needs and find our footing together. My approach is conversational. Our relationship is an investment, and I don't take that lightly.

look at where you are and where you'd like to be (and if you don't know where you'd like to be, we can explore that too). We'll look at your inner life, and the larger systems, like family, society, or religion, that have impacted you. You’ll learn practical skills and gain insights. We can explore options like EMDR or extended sessions ("intensives").

Warm, but authentic. Kind, but real. Reliable. Having a good sense of humor. Weird in a good way. Having a deep knowledge base. It's not uncommon for a session with me to include both laughter and tears - both can be healing!

are LGBTQIA+ and have a religious past that is impacting their life (sometimes identified as religious trauma), including their relationships, their self-worth, and their decision making. I enjoy working with folks who are coming out later in life, including trans folks.

I wanted to help people, of course! But, looking back, my decision at the time was likely connected to a deep belief that I am supposed to reduce people's suffering in this world. As a teen, that looked like evangelizing and missionary work. As a post-religious adult, it brought me to therapy. I am so glad it did. I can't imagine doing anything else.

I have been a therapist for over two decades. I have spent most of that time seeing all kinds of clients from all walks of life. When I opened my own practice in 2023, I decided to focus on serving my LGBTQIA+ community, especially those with lingering after-effects from religious harm.