Tahara DeBarrows, LMFT, is a highly skilled and compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in trauma, crisis intervention, and mood disorders. She is the founder and lead clinician at A Journey to Healing Counseling, PLLC, where she provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ affirming care and holistic treatment planning.

Tahara is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her expertise extends to supervising fellow therapists, ensuring high standards of ethical practice and professional growth.

Beyond clinical work, Tahara is an established mental health writer and educator, contributing peer-reviewed articles and blog content for Grow Therapy and Choosing Therapy. She has also developed continuing education webinars, including “Balancing Ethics and Accuracy: Proper Use of Clinical Measures.” Her writing is dedicated to making complex psychological concepts accessible, engaging, and practical for both clients and clinicians.

A recognized voice in mental health, Tahara has been featured in media discussions on Black mental health, therapeutic rapport, and crisis intervention. She is passionate about integrating evidence-based interventions with culturally competent care, making her a valuable resource in both clinical and educational settings.