Tara Murphy, LPC, LADC Psychotherapist

06/03/2026

Pardon me, have you seen me?

Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, keeping the peace, meeting expectations, and getting through the day, many women lose touch with themselves.

If you’re wondering where you went, therapy can help you reconnect with your voice, your needs, your boundaries, and the life you want to build. Tele-therapy throughout CT.
203-871-1540

05/05/2026

01/18/2026

For my clients with ADHD this class can help you feel more organized. Start the New Year off with more support.

View and register for Executive Function Skills 101 Classes available in Wallingford, Connecticut (CT).

01/17/2026

A little personal moment on my professional page 🙂

Outside of therapy, I’m a big animal person, and my cat Mitzie was recently entered into America’s Favorite Pet. If anyone happens to enjoy supporting animals and wants to vote, here’s her link.

Wishing everyone a gentle week.

A tiny spy with big opinions ready to spill the T!

12/17/2025

My little Mitzie got fixed today and is high as a kite. Poor little biscuit.

12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday
Today is a reminder that healing is an act of giving—to yourself, your nervous system, and the future you’re trying to build.
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is a good day to take that step.

I’m accepting new Aetna + Anthem clients for EMDR-centered trauma therapy across Connecticut.
You deserve support that actually helps you change your life.

11/18/2025

“Healing from trauma doesn’t mean forgetting what happened — it means your story no longer controls you.”

So many people blame themselves for being “stuck,” when the truth is that trauma interrupts the brain’s ability to process and file memories the way it normally would.

In my newest article, I explain how EMDR helps the nervous system finish that unfinished work — so the past can finally stay in the past.

Learn how EMDR therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their power. A simple, evidence-based guide to healing trauma in Connecticut.

11/13/2025

Even though Halloween has passed, this season brings up a lot of fear-based triggers, old memories, and nervous system stress.
I wrote this piece to help you understand what’s happening in the brain — and how EMDR helps.

This Halloween, don’t let old memories haunt you. Learn how EMDR therapy helps you face trauma without reliving it.

11/13/2025

“Healing with EMDR doesn’t mean forgetting — it means being able to remember without reliving.”

If you’ve been considering therapy for trauma, anxiety, or painful memories, you may have come across EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. It works differently than traditional talk therapy—helping your brain reprocess stuck memories so you can heal without reliving ever...

08/29/2025

Now Accepting New Clients for EMDR Therapy
I have a few openings for EMDR therapy. EMDR is a powerful, research-backed approach for healing trauma, anxiety, and other difficult experiences.

💻 Telehealth (CT residents only)
📅 Weekly sessions available
💳 Insurance accepted: Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United, Oxford/Oscar + self-pay
📩 [email protected] | 🌐 taratherapyct.com | 📞 203-871-1540

Tara Murphy, LPC, LADC provides counseling including, EMDR trauma therapy, depression therapy and anxiety therapy to individuals in West Hartford, CT.