About Our Mental Health Office
Island Coast Behavioral Health was founded by a group of dedicated providers committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Many of our clinicians have experience in healthcare as first and second responders and bring extensive expertise working with both specialized populations and the general community. At Island Coast Behavioral Health, we understand that connecting with the right provider is essential to meaningful progress. We are committed to helping you find the best therapeutic match to support your growth, healing, and overall well-being.
Our Island Coast Behavioral Health Team
Tara N. Howe, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Tara N. Howe, LCSW, QS, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato and holds a Master Degree in Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Tara’s clinical expertise involves providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention to adults, couples and families. She has worked in private practice, healthcare, acute psychiatric facilities a Level II Trauma Center as both a clinician and program development.
Tara brings an integrated approach to mental health. The body’s neurophysiological response is at the heart of her practice. She works with adults and couples to understand the connection between stress and trauma, the body’s autonomic nervous system and how it affects behavior. More importantly, how to heal. Specialized interventions such as EMDR, NET in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, Polyvagal therapy and solution focused therapy modalities are incorporated into her practice.
Karen Brasile, LCSW
Karen Brasile, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and Illinois. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago.
Mrs. Brasile has worked as a School Social Worker, taught Psychology classes at the college level and was Director/Supervisor of the Social Work staff of a multi-facility Behavioral Treatment Program in the Chicago area.
Mrs. Brasile has been in private practice working with the the adult and geriatric population.
Piotr Sobolewski