Tara McDonnell, LCSW, RPT-S
Website: www.risinglotuscenter.com
Email: Tara@RisingLotusCenter.com
Phone: (561) 898-0708
Address: 380 Columbia Drive, Suite 108, West Palm Beach 33409
Practicing in West Palm Beach
Tara McDonnell, Founder of Rising Lotus, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) who specializes in working with children under 6.
Tara is dedicated to providing early intervention to help families create a strong and healthy
foundation for a lifetime of health and well-being.
She has worked successfully with children who have experienced anxiety, attachment disruptions, depression, divorce, grief and loss, sensory processing challenges, sexual abuse, and trauma, as well as gifted children with social-emotional difficulties. Tara has extensive experience and training in evidenced-based interventions such as Child-Centered Play Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and utilizing art therapy techniques.
Tara is an HSP-Knowledgeable Professional, specializing in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Children (HSCs). Tara is also the Chair of the Southeast Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy.
Rising Lotus Therapy Center is a boutique private practice designed to provide a full range of therapy services for families and individuals of all ages. Our developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive approach is an effective method to support the entire family from pregnancy onward. Specialties include interventions that address infant mental health, neurodiversity, social-emotional difficulties, self-harm, teen issues, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption and donor conception.
We also provide parent coaching and comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and teens who may have concerns such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Giftedness.
Rising Lotus welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.