Tara Fulton-Butzlaff, LCSW - Therapist in Mississippi

About Tara

Tara Fulton-Butzlaff is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns among other life challenges. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and trauma, and address relationship and intimacy-related issues. Tara also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, addictions, and navigating major life changes.

Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for parents looking for practical help. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what feels hard right now.

Background and approach

Conversations are grounded and direct so people can find clearer next steps. Tara listens for patterns that keep repeating and helps break them into small, manageable changes. With 16 years of experience and the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on approaches that have research support.

She uses practical tools tailored to a person’s daily life rather than long lectures about theory. Sessions aim to build skills that can be used between meetings. Tara pays attention to issues such as family of origin, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and commitment concerns.

She also addresses workplace stress, financial worries, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal mood shifts. The work often includes learning coping strategies and improving communication. People who choose Tara can expect clear goals, homework that fits daily routines, and steady encouragement.

She supports clients through small milestones and practical problem solving. Her approach is collaborative and focused on usable changes over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Tara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more helpful thoughts; this is useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood. Another approach concentrates on developing concrete skills for communication and emotional regulation, which can improve relationships and intimacy-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, daily routines, and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust techniques as needed so the plan remains useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit meetings into busy family schedules and to check in from home. Video and phone allow real-time conversation while chat and messaging let clients share updates between sessions and use shorter check-ins when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Tara help with?

Tara supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, addictions, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and other life changes.

How would sessions with her typically feel?

Sessions are straightforward and nonjudgmental. She focuses on clear conversation, practical steps, and building skills that clients can use between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is Tara licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Mississippi and provides services consistent with that location.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meetings?

Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Tara?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Mississippi
Languages: English

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