Tara Milliken, MSW
she/her
I aim to be an attuned, caring, and honest clinician who accompanies your relationship with care, empathy, and support. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, emphasizing relational and attachment theories; this means that I believe in the significance of early relationships and experience, factoring in how they shape your current strengths and challenges. As a social worker, I also consider the systemic contexts that each of us grows up in, aiming to conduct therapy in an anti-oppressive way. My clients often reflect that I offer a calming and grounded presence—even amid challenging situations.
Ask me About: backyard birds, “cozy” video games, the coast of Maine.
Ever since I was young, I’ve been: happiest near water.
Favorite Quote: “Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find” -Terry Tempest Williams
Favorite Kind of Couples: Couples who are committed to growth, humor, and play; couples who stay curious about each other; queer and trans couples.
Credential and training(s):
MSW from Smith College School for Social Work
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels I and II