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Tara Ferguson

Behavioral Health Therapist Place of Peace Counseling & Therapeutic Center / TF PHD PC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Medcost, TriCare (certified but OON),

Introduction

Dr. Ferguson has worked for over 15 years with clients struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, women's issues, relationship issues, substance abuse and eating concerns. Her specialty is in noticing patterns, bringing awareness to them with curiosity and forging a path toward change in co-creation with her clients. She does this through the use of EMDR and ego states therapy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Interpersonal therapy and emotion-focused therapy, all through a multicultural, developmental and mindfulness lens. Her favorite thing about her job is the truly amazing process of witnessing the 180 degree changes that can happen in someone's life when they take on the challenging task of therapy.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #3945 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Classes

Communities

  • Feminism
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Faiths

  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Multi-Faith
  • Pagan

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Tara Ferguson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medcost
  • TriCare (certified but OON)
  • CareSource

Pay out-of-pocket

Tara Ferguson has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Place of Peace Satellite Office #1 - Dr. Ferguson's Private Practice Office
5004 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403-7015
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tara Ferguson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Tara Ferguson is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Tara Ferguson offer telehealth appointments? Tara Ferguson does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Tara Ferguson specialize in? Tara Ferguson specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Substance Use, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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