Tara is Proudly Offering Therapy in Wilmington, NC
Tara Belt, MA, LCMHC, NCC
As a counselor, I
count it a gift and a privilege to journey alongside people through
the different seasons and hardships of life. I seek to create a warm
and safe environment where patients feel free to share and honestly
explore the struggles that they face. By providing a listening ear
and a non-judgmental approach, I desire that each person who enters
in will leave feeling heard, encouraged, and valued.
My heart is for
people of all ages and circumstances to experience healing and walk
in the fullness of freedom. My aim is to help those who are battling
depression to find hope; those battling anxiety to find peace; those
experiencing life transitions to find guidance; and those in broken
relationships to find restoration. I enjoy working with teens,
college students/young adults, adults, and couples, and I have a
special focus and passion for working with missionaries and
expatriates who are serving overseas.
As a Christian, my
identity as a believer is the core of who I am. My faith shapes and
informs my values, and it guides my life and my practice. In my
therapeutic approach, I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT) (which explores the interaction and impact between
one’s thoughts/feelings/and behaviors) and attachment theory (which
explores our patterns of relating to ourselves, one another, and the
world).
I received my
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Malone College in Ohio and my
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological
Seminary in Kentucky. Prior to pursuing my graduate work, I lived in
Ukraine for four years, where I served in a ministry to children in
orphanages and to young adults who graduated from the government-run
boarding schools.
When I am not
counseling, I cherish my time with family and friends. I find great
enjoyment in being active outdoors, cozying up with a book- whether
at home or a coffee shop, and getting together for board games. Fall
and football are my very favorite seasons (Go Buckeyes! Go Browns!),
and as you may have gathered, I love to travel. I have had a deep
love for Wilmington since the first time I crossed the city limits in
2014, and my home state of Ohio will always hold a big piece of my
heart.
Thank you so much
for taking the time to learn a little more about me. I know that the
first step in pursuing counseling is a big one and a brave one. My
mission is to be an instrument of hope, compassion, and truth, and I
welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
