Tara D'Mello Kamath, LMFT—Compassionate & Social Justice-Oriented Therapist
Helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow.
Meet Tara (she/her)
Hello! I’m Tara D'Mello Kamath, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow.
I believe trauma—whether inherited or experienced—shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. Through self-awareness, compassion, and intentional healing, we can break free from conditioned patterns and step into a more conscious, aligned, and fulfilling life. My work blends therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy with mindfulness and spiritual exploration, empowering clients to reconnect with their inner wisdom and embrace meaningful change.
Originally from India, I lived in Singapore before moving to San Diego, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I later completed my Master’s in Couples and Family Therapy at Drexel University, where I deepened my passion for social justice and healing work.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m honored to support you on your journey. If my approach resonates with you, reach out—I’d love to connect!
What it’s Like to Work With Me
I take a holistic, systems-oriented approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based modalities with mindfulness and spiritual practices to support meaningful, lasting transformation. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
I specialize in providing:
Family Therapy
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy
My Favorite Things
I love orcas and want to see as many as I can in the wild
A well-made iced vanilla latte and/or any kind of sweet treat
Pho, even in the summer or on a hot day
Going on walks or to a yoga class
Dance floors anywhere, anytime
Shopping
Cozy nights in under a weighted blanket
Romance novels and early 2000's rom-coms
The twilight saga
My Quirks
Laughing at my own jokes before finishing them
Needing background noise to focus
Feeling perpetually cold, regardless of the season
Known for having the memory of an elephant
Being unintentionally sarcastic
Likes checking things off lists more than making lists
Talking to myself while thinking
Habit of turning tasks into short, improvised jingles