Tara Miskovich, PhD

she/her

Licensed in CA #31323

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Sexual Trauma, Sleep, Stress, Trauma

My Therapy Style

My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral which integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment-based approaches. Additionally, I incorporate humanistic elements that fundamentally hold that each individual has inherent worth and value. In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.

In addition, I offer several evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, and Behavioral Activation for depression. I have specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure-based treatments for trauma and anxiety, but have also worked in several other areas such as pain and sleep.

My Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure

Education & Training

PhD - Clinical Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy playing music, hiking, and writing.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

I like to exercise.

How do you recharge?

I enjoy spending time with loved ones.

Do you have any pets?

I have a 13-year-old jack russell beagle mix who I rescued many years ago. Once while hiking he stepped on a bee and I had to carry him for a mile to finish the hike.