Tara Melvin Jr, LMHC
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 Florida
More about Tara
- 1 year's experience
- Female
- LMHC
My therapy style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. I believe therapy works best through authentic human connection, where honesty, humor, and curiosity are welcome. I am solution-focused and offer a healthy challenge when it helps you reflect and take meaningful action. Clients often describe me as personable and supportive. I draw from a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, always focusing on building awareness, strengthening your voice, and creating real change in your life.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Tara Melvin Jr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053026013.
- LMHC · Florida · MH26666 · Renews March 2027
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 Melvin Jr offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Tara Melvin Jr works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Tara Melvin Jr speak?
Tara Melvin Jr speaks English.
How many years of experience does Tara Melvin Jr have?
Tara Melvin Jr has 1 year of experience.
Where is Tara Melvin Jr licensed to practice?
Tara Melvin Jr is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Tara Melvin Jr accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Tara Melvin Jr 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 Melvin Jr accept insurance?
Yes, Tara Melvin Jr accepts Aetna, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Tara Melvin Jr accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Tara Melvin Jr 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 Melvin Jr offer?
Tara Melvin Jr offers clients Trauma-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How do I get started with Tara Melvin Jr?
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.
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