Tarra Bates-Duford PhD, LMFT, CRS, CMFSW, BCPC has more than 15 years in the field of mental health, relationships, and behavioral sciences. Her PhD in forensic Psychology specializing in familial dysfunction and traumatic experience allows her to work with individuals and families struggling with familial dysfunction, trauma, and sexual abuse and assault. She also has a masters in Marriage, Couples, & Family therapy. She is a certified relationship specialist with American Psychotherapy Association.