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Tava Auslan

Post-Graduate Counselor BA, M.Ed.

Tava joined Positive Directions and holds a Master's in Counseling from Fordham University. She completed a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate of Advanced Study at The University of Bridgeport.

Tava Auslan, Clinical Intern at Positive Directions

After 20+ years as a clinical career counselor in settings ranging from higher education to nonprofit, Tava transitioned into mental health counseling to support adults and adolescents navigating periods of change and to provide strategies for managing life stressors, anxiety, or depression. She provides trauma-informed care and utilizes an individualized approach drawing from various modalities along with a strong foundation in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT).

Tava brings her values of client empowerment, authenticity, and mutuality to foster client growth and greater self-awareness. Outside of work, Tava loves spending time with her rescue dogs, exploring trails, and watching her favorite dance companies.

Important: Crisis Support Information

Our outpatient clinic operates during set business hours. If you need immediate mental health support, call or text 988 or dial 2-1-1, option 1. If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911.