What Issues Can Twin Cities Family Counseling Help With?

Twin Cities Family Counseling, the practice of licensed marriage and family therapist Tara Palmer (LMFT), offers individual, couples, and family counseling for adults and teenagers. The practice describes itself as helping with depression, anxiety, shame, relationship distress, trauma, and adjustment issues. If your situation falls outside those areas, or involves younger children, the practice generally refers elsewhere — so it's worth checking fit before booking.

Issues by service type

The stated goal across services is helping clients "find and lead full lives," providing a safe environment for discussion, healing, and relationship rebuilding, and restoring calm when family life has become strained.

Tara Palmer's stated specialties

• Marriage therapy
• Individual counseling
• Shame
• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and fear

She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychology from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, a post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and an undergraduate degree from St. Catherine University. She is licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in both Minnesota and Vermont.

Who the practice works with

Tara works with adults and teenagers. If a family issue involves younger children, she will sometimes see them for a session or two, but generally refers them to other therapists if more help is needed. This matters if you're looking for ongoing therapy for a young child — the practice is upfront that it isn't the right fit for that.

How the therapy is tailored

The practice states that no two people are alike, and Tara draws from multiple therapeutic models to build an individual approach for each client. Models listed include:

• Attachment-based therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Narrative
• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Psychodynamic
• Polyvagal
• Trauma Focused

She also notes keeping her caseload small so she can put full energy into each client — relevant if you want a therapist who isn't juggling a large roster.

Practical details worth knowing before you call

Insurance: Tara is an out-of-network provider only. She submits claims on your behalf to most insurance providers, which means you'd be using your out-of-network benefits rather than in-network coverage. Check your plan's out-of-network rates before assuming a given cost.

Location: The office is in Shoreview, Minnesota, across Highway 96 from Kowalski's Market. The space is described as a small, comfortable suite with a waiting room, coffee machine, and two offices — a calm, low-traffic environment.

Getting started: The site lists a "New Client Paperwork" section and a "Schedule an appointment" option, so the next step is to reach out and confirm availability, fit, and out-of-network cost for your specific situation.