Meet Tara Y. Reed, LCSW-S, MBA, PMP

Therapist | Coach | Consultant

Tara Y. Reed, LCSW-S, is a sought-after Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor and the founder and CEO of Absolute Counseling and Wellness Center. With 21 years in the industry, Tara brings a wealth of expertise to personal and professional development, trauma recovery, and relationship building. Through the center, Tara leads a dedicated team providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy for clients—including children, adolescents, and adults to address a variety of behavioral health issues. Her integrative approach fosters healing, growth, and lasting change for individuals, couples, families, and communities.

Tara works to enhance the skills of Social Work student interns, pre-licensed supervisees, and licensed helping professionals through continuing education programs rooted in practical value and professional growth.

Beyond clinical work, Tara designs and facilitates transformative wellness workshops and retreats that equip participants with tools to deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and lead more empowered lives.

Additionally, Tara offers consulting services to Social Workers and other behavioral health professionals seeking licensure exam prep, targeted practice support, or strategic guidance in launching or expanding a private practice or non-profit organization.

Tara holds dual graduate degrees in Social Work and Business Administration from the University of Houston and Texas Woman’s University, respectively, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work.

She also holds the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner credential, as well as advanced certifications in project management, training facilitation, family and couples work, trauma-informed care, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Licensed in both Texas and Louisiana, Tara currently lives in Houston with her family—cherishing time in the kitchen and frequent visits back home to New Orleans.