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Last updated | Monday February 17, 2025

Founder of Rising Lotus Therapy Center, I provide developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive therapy services for children under 10. My specialties include interventions that address infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption.
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), I specialize in working with children under 6. I am dedicated to providing early intervention to help families create a strong foundation for a lifetime of well-being. I have worked with children who have experienced anxiety, divorce, loss, SPD, trauma, & well as gifted children with emotional difficulties.
I have extensive experience and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Brazelton Touchpoints, Infant Mental Health, TF-CBT, EMDR, and art therapy techniques. I am also an HSP-Knowledgeable Professional, specializing in working with Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) and gifted children. I am certified in teaching yoga to children and families.
About Tara McDonnell
Identity
Getting To Know Tara McDonnell
Founder of Rising Lotus Therapy Center, I provide developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive therapy services for children under 10. My specialties include interventions that address infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption.
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), I specialize in working with children under 6. I am dedicated to providing early intervention to help families create a strong foundation for a lifetime of well-being. I have worked with children who have experienced anxiety, divorce, loss, SPD, trauma, & well as gifted children with emotional difficulties.
I have extensive experience and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Brazelton Touchpoints, Infant Mental Health, TF-CBT, EMDR, and art therapy techniques. I am also an HSP-Knowledgeable Professional, specializing in working with Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) and gifted children. I am certified in teaching yoga to children and families.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Tara McDonnell now – (561) 448 6538
Rates & Insurance
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Individual Sessions 175
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Couples Sessions 0
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Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
Client Focus
- Individuals
- Family
- Anxiety
- Adhd
- Self Esteem
- Child
- Lgbtq+
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Transgender
- Autism
- Trauma And Ptsd
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Attachment-based
- Sandplay
- Strength-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Person-centered
- Trauma Focused
- Family Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Family Systems
- Toddler
- Children
- Preteen
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Founder of Rising Lotus Therapy Center, I provide developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive therapy services for children under 10. My specialties include interventions that address infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption.
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), I specialize in working with children under 6. I am dedicated to providing early intervention to help families create a strong foundation for a lifetime of well-being. I have worked with children who have experienced anxiety, divorce, loss, SPD, trauma, & well as gifted children with emotional difficulties.
I have extensive experience and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Brazelton Touchpoints, Infant Mental Health, TF-CBT, EMDR, and art therapy techniques. I am also an HSP-Knowledgeable Professional, specializing in working with Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) and gifted children. I am certified in teaching yoga to children and families.
About Tara McDonnell
Identity
Getting To Know Tara McDonnell
Founder of Rising Lotus Therapy Center, I provide developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive therapy services for children under 10. My specialties include interventions that address infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption.
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), I specialize in working with children under 6. I am dedicated to providing early intervention to help families create a strong foundation for a lifetime of well-being. I have worked with children who have experienced anxiety, divorce, loss, SPD, trauma, & well as gifted children with emotional difficulties.
I have extensive experience and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Brazelton Touchpoints, Infant Mental Health, TF-CBT, EMDR, and art therapy techniques. I am also an HSP-Knowledgeable Professional, specializing in working with Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) and gifted children. I am certified in teaching yoga to children and families.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Tara McDonnell now – (561) 448 6538
Rates & Insurance
-
Individual Sessions 175
-
Couples Sessions 0
-
Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
Client Focus
- Individuals
- Family
- Anxiety
- Adhd
- Self Esteem
- Child
- Lgbtq+
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Transgender
- Autism
- Trauma And Ptsd
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Attachment-based
- Sandplay
- Strength-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Person-centered
- Trauma Focused
- Family Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Family Systems
- Toddler
- Children
- Preteen
Not sure if you’re the right fit for Tara‘s Practice? Take This Quick Survey