Fitch & Associates - Red Deer

Tara approaches every therapeutic relationship with a warm, down to earth style that has developed over years of working with people. Her practice has evolved from working with children and families at risk, to supporting people in all life stages as they face the challenges that life can set in our paths. By integrating an eclectic approach to the therapeutic conversation, an easy, non-judgemental atmosphere is created making it possible to work cooperatively toward resolution … your story is honoured and given a safe, comfortable place to evolve.

Over the last 8 years, Tara has developed an expertise in working with children, individuals and families in transition, offering her skills to people navigating the changes that come with separation, divorce and the space beyond. Tara prides herself in staying current on the latest research related to supporting families in transition. From mediation to parenting coordination, Tara will help to guide you through this difficult process so that your family emerges in a new way where meaningful relationships can thrive.

Tara has been qualified as a Parenting Expert in the Court of Queen's Bench under the Practice Note 7, offering a range of interventions and evaluations aimed at assisting the Court with decision-making. Tara has been working in the area of high conflict divorce for nearly 10 years and is known for her willingness to assist families in the development of cohesive and positive parenting structures that remain workable long after the divorce is finalized.

Tara is the Chair of the Alberta Family Mediation Society board and is an active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Court (AFCC) and the International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners (IACP). Tara is also a Registered Parenting Coordinator/Arbitrator through the Alberta family Mediation Society (AfMS). 

University of Calgary, Masters of Social Work - Clinical Specialization 1997

Laurentian University, Bachelor of Social Work 1996