Services Provided

  • I am an EMDR certified therapist through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). I have five years of experience using EMDR with complex trauma and working with veterans and first responders. I use attachment based and relational EMDR, as I believe the relationship is the most important part of therapy! I offer 60 minute sessions for those using insurance, and I am able to offer longer EMDR sessions to clients who choose self pay.

  • I am a CIT in training and provide consultation to those seeking EMDR consultation. I am able to provide 15/20 hours of individual consultation. My rate is $60 per hour for 60 minutes. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of EMDR and fine tune your skills on the 8 phases of EMDR and use of cognitive interweaves, I would love to help. Please feel free to contact me!

  • I am approved to supervise through the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners in Arizona. I am able to supervise those with LMSW and LAC licensure. I conduct supervision sessions virtually at this time.

Meet Your Therapist

  • Tara Scala, LCSW

    EMDRIA CERTIFIED THERAPIST & BOARD APPROVED SUPERVISOR IN ARIZONA. I AM LICENSED TO PROVIDE THERAPY IN ARIZONA AND OREGON.

    WELCOME! I GREW UP IN PHOENIX ARIZONA AND I RECENTLY MOVED TO THE GREAT NORTHWEST, WHERE I CURRENTLY RESIDE. I AM THE GRAND DAUGHTER OF A NAVY VETERAN, MARINE VETERAN AND POLICE OFFICER. I RECEIVED MY MASTER’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 2018 AND I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING EMDR SINCE 2020.

    I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS WORK THROUGH EXPERIENCES OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS, MORAL INJURY, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. I HAVE SPENT THE MAJORITY OF MY CAREER WORKING WITH ADULT SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA, INCLUDING U.S. VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA. I AM CERTIFIED IN EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR), TRAINED IN DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT), AND CERTIFIED IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION (CBT-D) THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS. MY APPROACH IS RELATIONAL. I ENJOY DOING DEEP WORK WITH MY CLIENTS AND GETTING TO THE ROOT OF WHAT FEELS STUCK.

    WHEN YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD HEALING, PLEASE REACH OUT! I OFFER FREE 10-MINUTE CONSULTATION PHONE CALLS TO SEE IF WE ARE A GOOD FIT BEFORE SCHEDULING.

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