Tara Cristobal-Rivera, she/her/Siya
I am a wife, dog mom, daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie, niña, and friend. I am a cisgender heterosexual Filipinx and Latinx woman.
Tara is currently accepting new clients
How I Work
Being multi-ethnic and growing up in San Diego, CA, I had the opportunity to interact with many diverse cultures. I am passionate about race, cultural, socioeconomic, and equity issues due to my personal experiences and empathizing with others’ experiences. The intersectionality of what makes us unique can also compound our lived experiences. I am committed to continuously learning about the impacts of marginalized communities and supporting those that are systemically oppressed.
My approach is to collaboratively work with individuals and meet them where they are on their physical and mental health journey. I provide a person-centered, humanistic, and collaborative approach in working clients. I have found there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and I focus on partnering with each individual to build body trust, respect, and compassion for ourselves. This approach creates a more peaceful and joyous relationship with ourselves and others.
My goal is to support individuals on their healing journey in understanding of their life experiences. I am honored to do this work and look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Professional Journey
Have you ever stopped mid-breath after reading a text? A few years ago, I received a text from my dad stating he had a mild heart attack. The doctors discovered that he had three blocked arteries and needed triple bypass surgery. This news flipped my world upside down. Thankfully, my dad recovered well and is back to paddleboarding. But that event triggered a series of life-changing events for me.
During my father’s recovery, he was handed a paper outlining foods to eat and what not to eat. I remember thinking he is not going to change his eating habits by reading a piece of paper. This experience prompted me to learn more about nutrition, the physiological impacts on our bodies, and how foods affect our mood, behavior, and mental health.
In April 2020, I completed a M.S. Integrative Function and Nutrition degree and an M.A. Clinical Psychology degree in December 2023. I’m currently completing a Humanistic Psychology Ph.D. degree, conducting research addressing trauma experiences influencing eating behaviors and lifestyle choices that can affect mental health in communities of color.
Fees
$145 per individual counseling session. Tara can bill Premera insurance only. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
$125 per individual nutritional session. Please note that most insurances do not cover nutritional services. We can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request nutrition service reimbursements.
Details
Tara offers virtual services only.
People I Serve
- Individual adults and teens 14+