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Tara Fischer

Calm practical support for families

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tara

Tara Fischer is a licensed professional counselor who aims to help parents and families find steadier ground during stressful times. She speaks plainly and listens closely, offering straightforward support for common parenting worries. Her work is based in Wisconsin and she draws on six years of clinical experience to guide practical next steps.

She follows a client-centered approach that begins by asking what matters most to each family. That means sessions focus on the family member in front of her and their immediate needs, not on labels.

Background and approach

Tara weaves in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy when patterns of thinking get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming or when stronger coping strategies are needed. Solution-focused techniques help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical so families can try small changes between meetings.

Tara also has experience with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting-related challenges. She pays attention to how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual factors interact in a person’s life. That means looking beyond a diagnosis to the routines, relationships, and supports that shape daily life.

Parents can expect a calm, respectful space to figure out what to try next. Tara is licensed in Wisconsin as an LPC, license number WI LPC 7819-125. She offers several online formats to fit different schedules and communication styles.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person and their priorities at the center of work. In this approach the therapist listens closely and follows the concerns the family brings, helping parents and individuals decide what to focus on most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful routines.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the early sessions. The therapist will offer suggestions and try methods collaboratively, adjusting based on what fits the client's goals and comfort. This allows families to test tools and keep what helps most while letting go of what does not.

Online formats make it easier to work these approaches into day-to-day life. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to check in, practice new strategies, and get short-term support between meetings. These options can help parents fit therapy into busy schedules and practice changes where they actually happen, at home.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Tara help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, family problems, trauma and related issues such as depression, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered stance, then adds practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work to teach coping skills and plan small, achievable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tara has six years of experience working in various settings with individuals and families, including work related to autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and past trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Wisconsin with license number WI LPC 7819-125.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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