Tara Geraghty-Ellis
,MSW RSW
I come to this work with a BA in Psychology from York University in Toronto and a Bachelor and Masters degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Since graduating I have worked in Employee Assistance Programs, in hospitals, CAMH, immigrant services, disability services and welfare services.
I was drawn to counselling because I empathize and work well with people who struggle. My personal journey has been one of health challenges that I have met and mostly managed to deal with nicely with perseverance. My therapeutic philosophy is that people respond uniquely to different interventions dependent on their individual characters, the situation at hand, and the rapport developed with the counsellor. That said, my preferred modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on looking at the individual's emotional state, the thoughts that led to and flow from those emotion, the actions that are prompted by those emotions and the results they garner. If you alter one of those variable you can alter the whole sequence. It really is quite amazing.
That's why my primary goal is to get to know the clients' and their pain, and use a variety of methods to address their needs until we find the ones that resonate with them. If we know myself and the clients will be working together for a series of sessions I also like to have them articulate their goal and co-create the path we will follow in reaching that goal.. I'm a proponent of leaving clients with ideas and tasks to engage in between sessions to the progress is maintained and they build a sense of their own power.
I see myself as an ally in my clients' journey toward self-healing. I bring my experience and expertise, but they are the masters of their lives. I am here to support them as long as they are committed to doing their work.
Canada
| Credential type: | Diploma/Degree |
| Type: | Social Worker |
| License State: | Nova Scotia |
| Accrediting Institution: | Dalhousie University |
| Diploma/Degree Type: | MSW |
| Year Issued: | 2006 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Membership |
| Type: | Registered Social Worker |
| License State: | Ontario |
| Accrediting Institution: | Ontario College of Social Workers |
| Membership ID/Number: | 811714 |
| Year Issued: | 2023 |
| Status: | Verified |
Tara Geraghty-Ellis has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars (36 reviews).
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"Im enjoying being able to message my therapist rather than only having to rely on videochat
Thank you for this service"
Ray (April 27, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I was nervous about going to therapy for the first time, but the fact it’s 100% online i feel more comfortable to talk to my therapist!!"
Just Started (January 29, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I was on the fence but so far so good. I am looking forward to becoming a better me."
Jackie (September 30, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"The services I get on this website is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone who needs any assistance in their lives! I joined this website a year ago and I. have learned so much."
Yho (June 28, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist is great to get back to me and offers good advice and counselling. She encourages me to work on the issues at my own pace."
Meliam (May 09, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I was reluctant to speak to a therapist for months, but after deciding it was the best thing to move forward I am glad I took that leap. Tara was incredibly responsive and helpful and I could send a message at any time or address any problems I was experiencing. Her sessions were also great and helpful to me and in under a month I could sense a great deal of improvement in my mood and day to day dealings. I would recommend this service to anyone. It was my first attempt at therapy and it went very well"
Jaz (March 18, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far this is very helpful."
Momma Bear Instincts (March 14, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist is a darling."
Yho (March 04, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very easy and straightforward to get started!"
Flatlander (January 17, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far after working with my counsellor for only a short while I can really see how it can help me. It has been a wonderful experience so far i will continue"
Better Me (January 15, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist and I are still getting started but I love the async"
Online On My Time (January 13, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far my experience has been great. The prompt responses and easy to access information makes it much easier for me to stay focused on the next steps and my goals. Thank you!"
Darren (January 08, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I quit a different service, and came to online-therapy.com, and am blown away at the difference in how organized the worksheets are. I like how there is just one approach, CBT, and it is clear on what I should do. My therapist herself is awesome too, very responsive, encouraging yet challenging, and knows what she is talking about. I still started, but I am looking forward to getting better."
James (November 29, 2023)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I was amazed how quickly Tara responded to provide feedback and guidance. I wasn't expecting communication to be that good and quick."
Jamie (November 28, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Was extremely helpful in guiding me where i needed to be. I was very satisfied with the help/care i received"
Sam (November 28, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It's really a great thing to have someone to talk to and write to on a daily basis about things that you would never share with other people. This website is wonderful and I am so thankful for my therapist."
Y.H (November 25, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I am satisfied with the service I have received so far. The help has been courteous, friendly and knowledgeable."
Jen (November 02, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Such an amazing therapist! Provides concrete suggestions that improved my life. I am truly grateful to Tara."
Diane (October 22, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very helpful therapist. I would prefer to have a subscription, where I can have two life sessions per month, instead of four"
Ana (October 08, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Service has been great Tara has super ideas to help me with my ADD & chronic pain & depression. Glad I found her."
Kslink (October 01, 2023)