About Tarra Farnham, PsyD, LMHC-QS
Founder & Supervisor, StrongMind, LLC
Co-Founder, The VetStrong Project
Dr. Tarra Farnham is a USAF veteran, US Marine Corps spouse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and athlete mental skills coach with nearly a decade of experience bridging trauma recovery, veteran mental health, and athlete performance. She is nationally rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Dr. Farnham specializes in working with veterans, service members, and athletes by helping them navigate trauma, performance barriers, and life transitions through a balance of structure, compassion, and evidence-based care. Her approach integrates trauma-informed therapy with performance psychology to promote both healing and resilience.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Farnham is the Co-Founder of the VetStrong Project, a nonprofit dedicated to improving veteran well-being through fitness, community, and mental skills training. Her Applied Doctoral Project, The VetStrong Powerlifting Program: Increasing Quality of Life and Perceived Social Support in Military Veterans, reflects her dedication to bridging the gap between mental health and physical performance to foster lifelong strength and connection.
Current Consultation Options
At this time, supervision is only available for RMCHI therapists.
$80 per hour (2 to 1)
Individual Supervision
One-on-one consultation with Dr. Farnham provides a focused, supportive environment for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns seeking guidance, growth, and confidence as they work toward licensure. Dr. Farnham approaches supervision as both a teacher and collaborator. She encourages questions, curiosity, and critical thinking as interns develop confidence in their clinical judgment and personal style. Her supervision philosophy blends evidence-based therapy with the mindset strategies used by athletes, focusing on resilience, focus, and performance under pressure, which are skills essential for both therapy and professional growth.
Sessions are customized to meet each intern’s developmental needs, offering guidance in trauma-informed care, case conceptualization, and the practical realities of working in private practice. Interns gain skills to think critically, document ethically, and approach client work with both confidence and clarity.
Focus areas include:
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Trauma-informed care and case conceptualization
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Military and veteran cultural competence
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Working effectively with athletes on mindset, motivation, and recovery
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Ethical decision-making and proper clinical documentation
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Professional growth and best practices in private practice settings
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Building your confidence and identity as a developing clinician
Format: Individual virtual sessions
Frequency: Weekly or biweekly, depending on licensure needs
$30 per group session
All proceeds go to the VetStrong Project 501(c)(3)
Veteran-Focused Group Supervision (12 Weeks)
This 12-week closed supervision group provides interns (RMHCI, RCSWI, & RMFTI) with structured training and case consultation focused on working effectively with the military and veteran population. Led by Dr. Tarra Farnham, PsyD, LMHC-QS - a USAF veteran, USMC spouse, trauma specialist, and athlete mental skills coach - this group combines didactic learning with applied clinical discussion.
Each cohort is limited to six interns to allow for meaningful discussion, individualized feedback, and professional growth.
Every week includes a short didactic segment (topic presentation) and one to two case consultations. Interns will rotate presenting cases related to military culture, trauma, or clinical skill development.
Weekly Topics Overview:
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Week 1: Introduction to Military Culture
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Week 2: Foundations of Working with Military Populations
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Week 3: Ethical and Cultural Competence in Veteran Care
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Week 4: Deployment Cycle and Transition to Civilian Life
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Week 5: Trauma and Moral Injury in Military Populations
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Week 6: Working with Veterans in Crisis
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Week 7: Military Family Dynamics
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Week 8: Clinical Skills: Evidence-Based Approaches
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Week 9: Understanding Identity, Purpose, and Loss After Service
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Week 10: Documentation and Case Conceptualization
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Week 11: Working in Private Practice with Military Clients
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Week 12: Self-Care and Secondary Trauma in Clinicians
Case Consultation & Topic Requirements
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Each intern will present two formal case consultations over the 12 weeks.
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Active participation in peer feedback and discussion is required.
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Confidentiality and professionalism are strictly maintained.
Format: Virtual closed group (no more than 6 interns)
Duration: Every other Monday from 12pm-1pm starting January 12, 2026 for 12 weeks
Eligibility: Must be an intern under supervision for licensure hours; group supervision hours toward licensure are available for RMHCIs. RMHCIs who participate in group supervision must also maintain a separate individual qualified supervisor.