Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Tara Towler Cumby of Roswell

We recently had the chance to connect with Tara Towler Cumby and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Tara, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Most days begin with shuffling my kids off to school, setting the tone for the rest of the day. Once they’re dropped off, I carve out time for myself — usually fitting in a workout before transitioning into work mode.

I run a business, see clients, and supervise new therapists, which keeps my professional life full and dynamic. Midday brings me back to the car rider line, and once the kids are picked up, I often return to see a few more clients.

Evenings are reserved for dinner and quality family time — a grounding close to a busy but fulfilling day.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey! I am Tara Towler Cumby LPC CPCS, CMAC.CCTP. I am the owner of Towler Counseling LLC and the original homework therapist. I am a licensed and certified counselor with expertise in trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, DBT ,IFS and clinical evaluation. I specialize in helping women through life changes, motherhood, postpartum depression, anxiety, PTDS, and trauma.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was in the 3rd grade, when I won a writing competition. That moment gave me a boost of confidence I hadn’t known I needed. It was the first time I realized that my voice, my ideas, and my ability to express them had impact — and that realization has stayed with me ever since.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self: Everything is going to work out. Take your time. There’s no need to rush. Trust the process, and don’t overlook the small moments — they’re the ones that end up meaning the most. Breathe. Enjoy all the little things along the way.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
There’s a growing belief among tech leaders, researchers, and even policymakers that AI will help solve the mental health crisis — offering instant access to support, scalable “therapy” tools, and symptom tracking at the touch of a button. On paper, it sounds brilliant: efficient, accessible, and affordable. While some app can be beneficial studies show that a person can provide so much more to the clients wellbeing.

But those of us sitting in the therapy room — the ones actually listening to the stories behind the data — are seeing a very different picture. A therapist is the only one who can provide that human interaction and AI can never be able to recreate this.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m home with my husband and our boys. Even in the middle of the noise, the laughter, and the chaos that comes with family life, there’s a calm that settles in — a sense that this is exactly where I’m meant to be.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.towler-counseling.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towlercounseling/
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