You look like you’re doing well... but something doesn’t feel quite right, does it?

You’ve built a life.
You’ve worked hard, handled a lot, stayed strong.
From the outside, no one would guess that anything’s off.
And maybe you’ve even convinced yourself it’s fine.

But something deep inside is whispering:

“This can’t be it. I don’t feel like myself anymore.”

You might not be falling apart.
But you’re not fully okay either.

You wake up with a weight you can’t explain.
There’s a fog in your mind, or a quiet sadness in your chest.
You're tired, not just in your body, but in your soul.

You still show up.
Still do what’s needed.
But there’s a disconnect between what you do and what you feel.

Maybe you’ve outgrown the life you’re living.
Maybe you’re no longer willing to abandon yourself to keep others comfortable.
Maybe… you’re ready to stop pretending.

This is the part where most people get stuck.

They wait.
They wait for it to pass, for clarity to magically arrive.
They try to stay busy, distract themselves, push through.

But the truth is—

That quiet ache?
That restlessness?
That question you keep trying to ignore?

It’s not going away because it’s not supposed to.
It’s your inner voice. And it’s trying to bring you back to yourself.

You don’t need to figure everything out right away.
You don’t need a five-year plan or a vision board.
You just need a safe space to say out loud what you’ve been holding inside.

A space where you don’t have to explain or perform.
Where someone simply listens—deeply.
And reflects back the parts of you that you've forgotten.

So what now?

Hi, I’m Tara.

I’m a certified solution-focused therapist and coach.
But more than that—I’m someone who holds space for you to come home to yourself.

No video.
No pressure to sit upright and smile.
Just a voice on the phone, walking with you as you start to untangle what’s real, what’s true, what’s next.

This isn’t therapy the way you might expect.
It’s soft.
It’s deep.
It’s honest.
It’s yours.

So what happens when we work together?

This isn’t an endless therapy journey.
This is a focused, supportive space where we create movement.
Clarity. Relief. Direction.

In most cases, we work together for three to five sessions.
That’s usually all it takes to begin seeing real shifts.

Here’s how it works:

Each session is a one-on-one phone conversation.
It’s private, warm, and guided—but always centered around you.

We focus on:

• What you truly want (even if you don’t know yet—I'll help you find it)

• What’s already working (because there’s more strength in you than you think)

• What small steps can create big change

You don’t need to explain your whole past. You don’t need to dig into every wound.
We work with the present—and move toward the future.

What makes this different?

This is called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
It’s not about analyzing what’s “wrong” with you.
It’s about building on what’s right—and using that to move forward.

You won’t be labeled or pathologized.
Instead, you’ll be supported to:

• Clarify what really matters

• Build tools that fit your life

• Make grounded, confident decisions

• Reconnect with your sense of direction, identity, and strength

Client reviews

Discover what my clients think about my service

"I got exactly what I hoped for.

Tara Vallenius was absolutely brilliant in her role. I felt that Tara was with me throughout the whole process, even though we weren’t in daily contact. She always gave me the advice I needed and encouraged me to move forward. Even though I already had good confidence in myself, Tara strengthened it even more. Tara is skilled, supportive, present, and encouraging. She is also wonderfully positive and joyful."

"I've had four sessions of solution-focused brief therapy with Tara, and I couldn't be more satisfied! At first, I was a bit skeptical about how the sessions would work remotely over the phone instead of, for example, via video. However, it exceeded my expectations—Tara is exceptionally skilled and professional in what she does, and she creates a safe and comfortable atmosphere in every session.

These four sessions gave me an incredible amount of help and concrete, practical actions to support my situation, and they strengthened my overall mental well-being. I had some powerful insights and heard deeply respectful and meaningful words that had a significant impact on me.

The effect on my daily life has been immeasurably valuable, supporting my personal growth and mental wellness. Altogether, these four sessions gave me a great sense of hope for the future, brought light into my everyday life, and equipped me with tools to keep moving forward."

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"I got exactly what I hoped for.

Tara Vallenius was absolutely brilliant in her role. I felt that Tara was with me throughout the whole process, even though we weren’t in daily contact. She always gave me the advice I needed and encouraged me to move forward. Even though I already had good confidence in myself, Tara strengthened it even more. Tara is skilled, supportive, present, and encouraging. She is also wonderfully positive and joyful."

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"In Tara's therapy, I felt seen, equal, supported, and invited back into society, which were huge experiences compared to my daily life.

Even the first call with Tara brought immense encouragement, enthusiasm, and hope for the future, whereas before, it had felt like an overwhelming burden.

I’ve already started actively telling others about Tara <3"

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"Tara helped me break free from a constant feeling of “never being enough.” With her sharp insight and calm, clear approach, she quickly got to the root of the issue and gave me a whole new perspective. I finally feel grounded and at peace. Truly an outstanding therapist! THANK YOU!"

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This isn’t magic. It’s just… finally giving yourself a space to be real.

And with the right questions, the right support, and a calm, consistent guide beside you—
change happens surprisingly fast.

Let’s talk. Just for 20 minutes to see if it feels right.

No pressure. No commitment.
Just a real conversation. Just you and me.
To see if it feels right to take the next step together

You might be in the right place if…

• You feel like you’re drifting and don’t know where you’re headed

• You’ve been holding a lot in, and it’s getting heavy

• You’re tired of figuring it all out on your own

• You want to feel aligned, clear, and deeply okay again

• You’re not in crisis—but you are ready for something to change

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