Welcome to Blackbird Therapy, a trauma informed therapy practice serving clients in Kansas & Missouri.

I’m Tara Tooley, a licensed mental health therapist with specialized training in EMDR, ART, CBT, and CBT-I & experience across medical social work, hospice, oncology, and private practice. I’m also an INELDA-trained end-of-life doula, Reiki practitioner & a 2x cancer survivor.

This channel is for people who look like they’re “functioning” on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, numb, or stuck on the inside. I work with anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, burnout, & major life transitions.

Here you’ll find grounded, compassionate conversations about nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, grief, high-functioning anxiety, depression, cancer recovery & emotional burnout.

My approach is trauma informed, holistic & deeply human.

Licensed in Kansas & Missouri. In-person sessions available in Overland Park & telehealth throughout KS & MO.