Tara Pate, PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor

Hello there! I am so glad you made it to this page. If you are here, you are probably looking for some help with how life is going right now. I would be honored to work with you on your journey. I see counseling as a pathway towards wholeness and healing. I love the Hebrew word for “peace” which is “shalom.” It can also be defined as wholeness, well-being, and good health. I want to help you make steps in your life which lead to a deeper sense of shalom.

This type of shalom does not mean you will always have peace as a result of the work you do in counseling. There may be times of conflict and difficulty due to the growth you are experiencing. However, my hope is that you will move towards right relationship with God and others which is also found in the concept of “shalom”.

If you are feeling like you need help moving towards healing and well-being, please call our center. I would count it a privilege to join you as we work together to set goals and purposefully move towards making changes which lead to God’s peace (“shalom”).

Areas of Focus

Therapy Modalities

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Cultural issues
Boundaries
Coping skills
Grief and loss
Stage of life issues
Relationship issues

Insurance

Aetna, Optum, UHC, UMR

Specialized Populations

Clergy
Clergy Wives
Military Service Member
Missionaries

About Tara

I am originally from South Carolina, near the beautiful city of Charleston. I spent over a decade living as a foreigner in Africa. I have traveled to over 40 countries. I now call New Orleans home. I moved here in 2019, met my husband shortly after, and got married in 2020. I graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in December 2022 with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Two days after graduating, my daughter was born and the wild ride of parenting began. In my free time, I love going to the beach along the Mississippi Coast as well as taking bike rides in the city. I also enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and daughter whether it's having a picnic by some water or taking a walk in the park.