Tara Cousineau, PhD

Boston, MA, USA

1.9k Followers

Dr. Tara Cousineau is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, and author specializing in self-compassion, resilience, mind-body medicine, and the psychology of high achievement. She helps professionals and leaders thrive with greater ease by integrating evidence-based psychology with mindfulness and compassion practices. She is the author of two books: "The Perfectionist’s Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever" and "The Kindness Cure: How The Science of Compassion Can Heal Your Heart and Your World." She is the creator of The Peaceful Perfectionist, an online publication for people seeking more ease, confidence, and fulfillment in work and life. Dr. Cousineau is a staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services and a Lecturer in Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. She also runs a coaching practice where she brings compassion-based practices to individuals and organizations through 1:1 coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements.

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Reviews

-Gail- G

Jul 6, 2026

TY for just talking straight out & not all bubbly or overdoing the optimism. It just sounded reasonable & that's a good place for me to start.

Karen K.

Jul 6, 2026

She sounds very sweet, kind, and real. She offered three concise, helpful “gems” in this short talk.

Nola McDowell

Jul 6, 2026

As a coach, it's a joy to listen to people who have mastered their craft. I found Tara"s msg provided clarity, calmness, warmth in her tone of voice topped with compassion towards her listener. Loved this recording. Thankyou

Meredith

Jan 23, 2026

I found this to be very helpful in my work toward becoming more compassionate with myself.

Nora Lee

Jan 4, 2026

Thank you! I was very sleepy when listening but noted your gentle and compassionate voice. I found it really helpful to consider acceptance of the inner critic voice and following that up with compassion. I will listen again! I really need help with this.

Carmen

Jun 9, 2025

This helped me see how to work with my body, not against it. While I'm struggling in ED recovery, I am doing my best, and chose to be gentle today, chose to love myself and not judge, not my body nor my mind. Thank you. 🥹🫶🏻

Hiram Mwaura

May 24, 2025

Wooow thank you so much sharing these words with us. They were healing

Robert

May 5, 2025

Excellent. Moving. Healing.

Nikolai

Oct 9, 2024

Blew my expectations out of the water. Truly loved it!

Patricia Palma Walsh

Jul 11, 2024

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