Tara Pruden, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Tara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Tara is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Tara
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I believe meaningful change happens through small adjustments over time, and my goal is to make therapy as comfortable as possible. I’m committed to providing strengths-based, compassionate care that helps people become more self-directed in managing their emotions, develop healthier ways of thinking and recognize their resilience by seeing that they have the power to learn new skills to improve their lives. If you’re looking to settle inner turmoil, set healthy boundaries with confidence or build more stable, satisfying relationships, let's connect!
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Tara Pruden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366009474.
- LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00530400 · Renews November 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tara Pruden offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Tara Pruden works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Tara Pruden speak?
Tara Pruden speaks English.
How many years of experience does Tara Pruden have?
Tara Pruden has 11 years of experience.
Where is Tara Pruden licensed to practice?
Tara Pruden is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Tara Pruden accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Tara Pruden accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Tara Pruden accept insurance?
Yes, Tara Pruden accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Tara Pruden accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Tara Pruden does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Tara Pruden offer?
Tara Pruden offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Tara Pruden?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.