Meet Connecticut & Florida’s Betrayal Trauma Therapist
for Partners of Sex and Porn Addicts
CT LPC License #002046 & FL LMHC License #MH26936
Owner, Psychotherapist & Certified School Counselor
Tara Beall-Gomes, MA, NCC, LPC, SATP, CCPS
Licensed in Connecticut & Florida
CT Licensed Professional Counselor #002046
FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH26936
Tara Beall-Gomes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, allowing her to provide high-quality, ethical care to clients across state lines through in-person and telehealth services. She is also a National Certified Counselor, Sex Addiction Treatment Professional (SATP), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), Connecticut Certified School Counselor, Certified Deconstructing Gaslighting™ Level II Clinician, and Inner Child Recovery Process Specialist.
Compassionate Support for Betrayal Trauma
As a clinician licensed in both CT and FL, Tara specializes in supporting betrayed partners of sex and pornography addiction with evidence-based, trauma-informed care. She utilizes the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM) and Prodependence theory, creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, validated, and empowered.
Tara is deeply committed to helping individuals reclaim their sense of self, restore emotional safety, and develop healthier relational and behavioral patterns following betrayal.
Her Therapeutic Approach
Tara’s work goes beyond symptom management. She helps clients explore their emotional landscapes, build sustainable coping strategies, and reconnect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Her goal is to empower each client to achieve optimal mental health, reduce emotional burdens, and live with greater ease, authenticity, and self-trust.
Grounded in the belief that we are wired for connection, Tara supports clients in cultivating relationships that feel genuine, secure, and aligned with who they truly are.
“The simple act of walking barefoot on the earth, feeling the breeze or placing hands in the soil anchors children in the present moment, calming racing thoughts and settling restless bodies.”
— Tara Beall-Gomes, NaturalAwakenings.com
Meet Tara
A Career Rooted in Care and Connection:
With over 20 years of experience, Tara has worked with individuals, children, and families navigating complex emotional and relational challenges, including:
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Betrayal and relational trauma
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Racial and institutional trauma
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ADD/ADHD and anxiety disorders
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Developmental delays and depression
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Grief, loss, and social-emotional skill development
Before entering private practice, Tara spent 15 years as a certified school counselor in the public school system (2003–2018). This foundation gives her a unique ability to support children, adolescents, and parents with insight, compassion, and practical guidance.
Tara is a guest writer for Turning To Peace Magazine, where she shares accessible, educational perspectives on betrayal trauma for a broad audience.
Main Street Counseling & Grit & Grace Recovery:
In 2011, Tara founded Main Street Counseling, LLC, with the vision of creating a therapeutic environment that feels safe, welcoming, and growth-oriented. Her dedication to emotional wellness and authentic connection has shaped the practice into a trusted space for individuals and families.
In 2024, Tara expanded her work through Grit & Grace Recovery, LLC, a sister practice specializing in betrayal trauma, sex and pornography addiction, and relational healing. While her personal clinical caseload is now housed within Grit & Grace Recovery, she continues to guide the growth and evolution of Main Street Counseling.
Together, both practices reflect Tara’s unwavering commitment to ethical care, trauma-informed practice, and meaningful healing—serving clients in Connecticut, Florida, and beyond via telehealth.
Who Tara Works With
Tara works with motivated individuals seeking a supportive, inclusive space for growth and healing. Known for her warmth, humor, and genuine presence, she ensures every client feels heard, respected, and deeply understood.
To meet clients where they are, Tara offers walk-and-talk sessions as well as secure telehealth appointments, providing flexible and accessible therapy options for clients in both Connecticut and Florida.
Social Justice & Community Engagement
Tara is an active advocate for social justice and community engagement, participating in various charitable endeavors and volunteer roles, including her commitment to:
Charitable and Volunteer Work
- Leadership & Committee Roles:
- Co-Chair of the Programming and Outreach Committee (2020 – Present)
- Greater Waterbury NAACP Member (2022 – Present)
- Region 15 Inclusion & Equity Council Member (2020 – 2022)
- Parents of Region 15 Students LGBQTIA+ Working Group Member (2021 – Present)
- Monroe PD Juvenile Review Board Member (2021 – Present)
- Tribury Reads Together Committee Founding Member (2020 – 2021)
Community Involvement:
- Pomperaug Soccer Club Youth Soccer Coach (2023)
- Friend of the Southbury Rotary Club (2021)
Speaking Engagements:
- Souls to the Polls – Topic: “Importance of Voting on Mental Health” (October 20, 2024)
Collaborative Community Support:
- SMART Inc and Southbury Parks & Rec – Community Support Group on Psychological Trauma from Natural Disasters (October 22, 2024)
Certifications & Trainings Completed
✔ Deconstructing Gaslighting Level Two Certification
✔ APSATS CCPS (Certified Clinical Partner Specialist)
✔ Sex Addiction Treatment Professional (SATP)
✔ Inner Child Recovery Process Specialist
✔ Understanding Men Who Sexually Abuse, November 2024 Lucy Faithfull Foundation
Certifications in Progress
- 2025: Board Certified Coach
Study Group
- Black Rock Study Group Racism in the Church (2020-2021)
Community & Professional Organizations
- Certified School Counselor K-12 2003 – present
- Southbury Womens Club
- S.M.A.R.T. Local Prevention Council
- S.M.A.R.T., INC
- APSATS: Associate for Partners
- Connecticut Counseling Association
- NBCC
- National Certified Counselor
- National Counseling Association- IITAPS (International Institute for Trauma Treatment Professionals) 2023 – onwards
Podcasts Tara Loves
Gaslighting
Betrayal Trauma
Racial Justice
Relaxation
boundries
Commitments, Learning, and Boundaries for Grit & Grace
**We Promise To**
♦ Safeguard a haven, a sanctuary, where healing and personal growth flourish
♦ Foster unbreakable relationships built upon authentic trust and empathic support
♦ Champion you in the planning of aftercare, guiding you through crucial decision-making
♦ Seamlessly integrate partner-sensitive treatment into our infidelity counseling sessions
♦ Sit with you, deeply empathizing with your pain, and skillfully guiding you towards the light of healing
**With Us, You Will Learn**
♦ Powerful self-care techniques that empower you to manage triggers/activating situations and pave the way for profound healing
♦ How to establish and maintain healthy boundaries within your relationships, empowering yourself and honoring your needs
♦ The invaluable preparation required for therapeutic disclosures, liberating you from the confines of sexual Betrayal Trauma
♦ An in-depth understanding of the intricate effects of trauma, unlocking the key to nurturing your nervous system and cultivating psychological and physical well-being
**We Are Not**
♦ Your partner’s accountability partner or substitute therapist
♦ Merely facilitators of disclosure for the addict partner in your life
♦ Addict-centric in our approach – your healing journey and safety are paramount in our eyes
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