My name is Tara Nimry, I’m a BIPOC therapist (Asian Pacific Islander). I specialize in supporting adults and teens navigating the effects of complex trauma, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, and pregnancy/postpartum anxiety and depression. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, I bring a positive diversity mindset and have experience working with individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, compassionate, practical, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth. I take an eclectic and authentic approach to therapy, placing high value on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful work. This allows me to tailor my methods to meet each client’s unique needs. I am EMDR Certified and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician.

My Story

I’m a therapist with a deep passion for supporting individuals through life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments. Much of my career has been dedicated to working with trauma—from my early work with foster youth and justice-involved teens, to providing care in hospital settings like Rady Children’s Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch for Women and Newborns.

I have years of experience working with teens and genuinely enjoy supporting them through this often overwhelming stage of life. While many therapists find working with adolescents challenging, I’ve always found it to be a natural fit—perhaps because I was a challenging teen myself! I understand the push-and-pull of needing independence while also craving connection, and I bring that understanding into the therapy space with compassion, humor, and patience. Because of this lived experience and deep empathy, teens tend to feel safe and comfortable opening up to me fairly quickly. I create a nonjudgmental environment where they can show up exactly as they are—messy, confused, curious, or guarded—and still feel seen and understood. Whether we’re working through anxiety, identity, peer dynamics, family issues, or just trying to make sense of big emotions, I meet teens where they are and walk alongside them as they find their own voice and path forward.

My clinical experience spans inpatient and outpatient mental health, NICU support, and working with women and families navigating birth trauma, fertility challenges, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders. I also bring a unique lens with personal experience as a gestational surrogate, and have had the honor of supporting surrogates, intended parents, and birthing parents through the IVF journey.

I am EMDR-certified and grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. As a childhood trauma survivor and a mother of three, I understand firsthand how healing can begin when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. I place high value on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful work. 

Why “Words Unspoken”?

I chose the name Words Unspoken because so much of trauma lives in the things we couldn’t say.

Whether it was out of fear, pain, shame, or simply not having the words at the time—those unspoken thoughts and feelings often stay with us, quietly shaping how we see ourselves and move through the world.

Through EMDR therapy, we create space for those hidden parts of your story to surface—gently and safely. It’s a way of giving voice to what was once held inside, and finding relief, clarity, and healing along the way.

Words Unspoken is more than a name—it’s an invitation to speak, to feel, and to heal.

How do you maintain your own life-work balance?

As a San Diego native, I feel lucky to be surrounded by sunshine, beaches, and a strong sense of community. I come from a big local family and have a close circle of friends—spending time with them is one of my greatest joys. Whether I’m hosting a BBQ, playing board games, or cooking for a crowd, being in connection with others fills my cup.

I’m happily married, a proud mom to three amazing adult kids, and have three dogs who keep life full and fun! When I’m not working, you’ll often find me hiking, walking along the beach, or planning my next adventure—I’ve traveled to over 20 countries and love exploring new places, cultures, and food.

Finding balance for me means staying grounded in the things that bring me joy, movement, connection, and rest. It’s how I recharge and show up fully for the work I love.