TARA FERGUSON,PH.D. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
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    • Professional Publications and Presentations
  • Psychotherapy
    • General Psychotherapy
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
    • Mindfulness and Meditation
    • EMDR / Trauma Therapy
  • Supervision & Consultation
    • Clinical Supervision
    • Professional Consultation
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Professional Publications & Presentations

​Publications

Ferguson, T. M., Leach, M. M., Levy, J. J., Nicholson, B. C., & Johnson, J.D. (2008).
Influences on counselor race preferences: Distinguishing racial attitudes from racial
identity. The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 36, 70-80.

Ferguson, T., Berlin, J., Noles, E., Johnson, J., & Reed, W. (2005): Variation in “promiscuous
female” stereotype application and nature of application domain: Influences on sexual harassment judgments after exposure to “Jerry Springer.” Sex Roles, 52(7/8), 477-488.

Johnson, J., Simmons, S., Trawalter, S., & Ferguson, T. (2003).  Factors that influence and
mediate attributions of “ambiguously racist” behavior. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 29, 609-622.

Presentations
​Swinson, A., Ferguson, T., & Ozier, J. (2024-2025). Attachment Informed Trauma Therapy:
Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Therapists. Presented on use of ego states
therapy for working with trauma clients.
-Presented by SEAHEC. Wilmington, NC (October 2024)
-Presented by Eastern AHEC. Greenville, NC (March 2025)
 
Swinson, A., Ferguson, T., Springs, R., Carr, B., & Nelson, S. (2022-2024). Trauma therapy: An
eclectic blend of EMDR, Polyvagal interventions, and ego states therapy. Presented on a
a protocol for helping clients to build self-love.
-Presented by SEAHEC. Wilmington, NC. (May 2022, June 2023)
-Presented by Wake AHEC. Raleigh, NC. (December 2023)
-Presented by Eastern AHEC. Greenville, NC (March 2024)

Wagner, W., Reed, V., & Ferguson, T. (2006). Quantitative evaluation of service learning for k-8
and college students. Symposium presented at the National Service Learning Conference.
Philadelphia, PA.

Wagner, W., Reed, V., Bennett, L. & Ferguson, T. (2006). Civic education in college. Workshop
presented at the 4th annual International Civic Education Conference. Orlando, FL.

Wagner, W., Reed, V., Bennett, L. & Ferguson, T. (2006). Civic education in elementary
education. Workshop presented at the 4th annual International Civic Education
Conference. Orlando, FL.

Nicholson, B., Ferguson, T., Houston-Scales, T., & McMorris, L. (2004). The influence of
religiosity, parent’s personality, and child behavior in parenting young children. Symposium presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association annual conference. Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Ferguson's Private Practice Office            Ph: (910) 444-1837
3171 Wrightsville Ave                                        Fax: (888) 206-0215
Wilmington, NC 28403                                   [email protected]


**Dr. Ferguson's group practice, Place of Peace Counseling and Therapeutic Center, is located at 5015 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. 
  • Meet Dr. Ferguson
    • Specialties and Therapy Approach
    • Professional Publications and Presentations
  • Psychotherapy
    • General Psychotherapy
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
    • Mindfulness and Meditation
    • EMDR / Trauma Therapy
  • Supervision & Consultation
    • Clinical Supervision
    • Professional Consultation
    • Business Consultations
  • Associate Practitioners
  • Professional Speaking Engagements
  • Testimonials and Outcome Data
  • Insurance and Fees
  • Contact
  • Schedule an Appointment Online