TARA FERGUSON,PH.D. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
  • 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
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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.

Location

Dr. Ferguson's Private Practice Office            Ph: (910) 444-1837
5004 Oleander Drive                                       Fax: (888) 206-0215
Wilmington, NC 28403                                    [email protected]


**Dr. Ferguson's group practice, Place of Peace Counseling and Therapeutic Center, is across the street from her private practice office. 
  • 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