Tarra Bates-Duford, LMFT, WA | Psychotherapist

About Tarra Bates-Duford

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tarra Bates-Duford

Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and forensic psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, relational dysfunction, grief, and mood disorders. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family systems theory, Dr. Bates-Duford provides evidence-based, trauma-informed care that is tailored to each client’s unique experience. She is especially skilled at helping clients reprocess traumatic memories in ways that restore emotional stability and improve daily functioning. Dr. Bates-Duford’s therapeutic style is structured, compassionate, and deeply informed by research. She believes that emotional well-being is attainable for anyone given the right tools and support. Her work focuses on helping clients—especially women, adolescents, and BIPOC communities—strengthen resilience, improve emotional regulation, and foster healing within relational dynamics. Outside of her practice, she enjoys sketching, reading, bowling, antiquing, and spending quality time with her family. She is widely recognized for her contributions to mental health education and her commitment to clinical excellence. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available in all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by publications including Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind, and Everyday Health. During your initial consultation, we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Hofstra University, PhD in Forensic Psychology
Long Island University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1659737237

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Tarra Bates-Duford?

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Is Tarra Bates-Duford accepting new patients?

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What practice does Tarra Bates-Duford work with?

Tarra Bates-Duford works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tarra Bates-Duford?

Tarra Bates-Duford frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Tarra Bates-Duford on their profile.