Tate Mardian
(she/her)
MA, LPCC (Colorado) Supervised by Dr. Joey Tapia
720-263-0108
Hello! I’m Tate, an emerging professional counselor candidate and recent graduate from UCCS, earning a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2026. I have experience working with young children, pre-adolescents, and their holistic care teams to provide comprehensive support during times of transition, offering a safe space to process difficult experiences. I value developing trusting relationships with clients and their key support systems to create a strong therapeutic environment and a team approach to care. My journey towards counseling began in my home state of Arizona, where I did case management for families involved with the Department of Child Safety. This experience working with resilient children and their families impacted by incredible adversity propelled me to become a counselor for children with adverse childhood experiences. I was able to witness firsthand the devastating impact that childhood trauma can have on youths and their families, inspiring me to shift into a role where I can facilitate long-term support. Outside of the counseling room, you can find me exploring my new home of Colorado through hiking and road-tripping. During the hot summer days and freezing winter months, I tend to stay inside, either doing crafts, reading thriller novels, or watching my favorite reality TV shows.
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As a Person-Centered counselor, I believe in the importance of meeting clients where they are and providing them and their families with unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and a genuine human connection. I prioritize active family collaboration and have experience performing parent case consultations and providing relevant psychoeducation throughout treatment, ensuring parents feel deeply involved in their child’s care. I work with children of various backgrounds and abilities, receiving training in evidence-based Child-Centered Play Therapy techniques and providing trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for every client, wherein they feel fully seen, supported, and accepted. Whether your child is navigating normative developmental transitions, needs assistance processing heavy experiences, or desires a safe space to explore their unique abilities, I facilitate an authentic, child-led environment that will provide them with the space to thrive and explore their authentic identity. Contact me to discuss your child’s goals and learn more about what the therapeutic process could look like for your child.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (Colorado)
MA in Counseling, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
BA in Psychology, University of Arizona
Let’s get to work!