Press & Media

Welcome to the press page for Decatur Counseling Center.

Decatur Counseling Center is a boutique therapy practice specializing in therapy for high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and burnout. The practice integrates EMDR and somatic-informed therapy to help clients move beyond insight and create meaningful, lasting change.

Founder Tara Pandarinath, LCSW is known for her work with thoughtful, driven professionals who may appear highly capable externally while internally struggling with chronic stress, overthinking, emotional reactivity, or nervous system dysregulation. Therapy is tailored for clients seeking a deeper, more focused approach than traditional talk therapy alone.

Featured In

VoyageATL – Inspiring Conversations with Tara of Decatur Counseling Center

A conversation about building a private practice, the evolution of therapy in a post-COVID world, and why approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy can help clients move beyond intellectual understanding toward deeper healing.

Areas of Expertise

• Anxiety & High-Functioning Anxiety

• Perfectionism & Overachievement

• Trauma & EMDR Therapy

• Burnout in High-Achieving Professionals

• Somatic & Nervous System-Based Therapy

• Therapy for Professionals, Executives, and Caregivers

Available For

• Interviews & Podcast Guest Appearances

• Speaking Engagements

• Workshops & Trainings

• Professional Consultation

• Mental Health Commentary

• University & Clinical Trainings

Media Inquiries

For interviews, speaking requests, workshops, or collaborations:

Decatur Counseling Center Contact Page

Or email:
Tara@DecaturCounselingCenter.com