just because you
can push through
doesn’t mean you
should

Therapy for teens,
college students & young adults

based in Berkeley
online throughout California.

Tara Kolar

you’re doing it all
and still feel lost

You keep pushing and achieving, but it’s hard to remember what you’re even working toward.

I work with clients who feel anxious, stuck, or unsure of what they really want.

Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are outside of grades, work, or other people’s expectations.

Or you do know what you want—but something keeps getting in the way.

Maybe your relationships feel confusing or unbalanced, or your self-doubt talks you out of what matters most.

In therapy, we’ll get curious about what’s really fueling the anxiety, pressure, and uncertainty.

We’ll unpack what’s been holding you back, whether it’s people-pleasing, perfectionism, or patterns in relationships, so you can feel more grounded, more confident, and more at home in your own skin.

you deserve a space where you can say anything

you’ve journaled, vented, asked ChatGPT for advice, but nothing really changes

In therapy, you get space to say the things you usually hold back.

You can unpack the thoughts that won’t shut up, with someone who listens & engages.

you won’t do all the talking

Working with me feels like a conversation. I won’t stare blankly at you while you spill your guts. 

I’ll be with you: curious, engaged, and not afraid to use humor when things get heavy.

you’re never too much

Clients say they trust me because I’m honest, easy to talk to, and not shocked by much.

I’ve probably had the thought, done the thing, or worked with someone who has.
No topic is off-limits unless you want it to be.

We can sort through the real stuff together to find some clarity, without shame or embarrassment.

over 10 years serving teens & young adults.

    • License # CA PSY 33761
      Issued October 2022

    • Doctorate of Psychology
      Wright Institute, 2019

    • Dissertation: Navigating Sobriety in a Drinking Culture:
      A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experience of Undergradute Females in Substance Abuse Recovery

    • Private Practice
      2023-Present

    • Postdoctoral Fellowship
      Wright Institute College Wellness Program
      2018-2019

    • Predoctoral Internship
      Oakes Children’s Center
      2017-2018

let’s start working together toward a life you love.

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