Tara Schoeller, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

About Tara

Tara Schoeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She trained at Columbia University with a Master of Social Work and has worked in schools, clinics, and independent practice. Tara focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, parenting and many life challenges.

She brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and aims to build trust quickly. Tara uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. She offers tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance-based approaches.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings and clear steps toward goals. Main concerns Tara addresses include relationship struggles, parenting pressures, grief, addiction, depression, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also works on attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and impulsivity among other topics.

Her style is client-centered and compassionate. Tara listens first, then tailors strategies to each person. She encourages self-awareness and practical steps rather than long lectures.

Clients can expect collaborative work that blends short-term problem solving with longer-term growth. Tara helps people build coping skills, manage emotions, and clarify priorities. Her aim is steady progress that fits everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit family life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move toward what matters. It uses values-based action and simple exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It offers concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and stress that are easy to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It supports rebuilding trust and improving communication in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara treats the choice of method as a collaboration and adjusts techniques based on each person's goals, preferences, and life demands. She aims to blend short-term problem solving with longer-term growth so therapy fits day-to-day priorities.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy families. Video calls let people have real conversations without travel. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible options for check-ins and skills practice. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into mornings, evenings, or breaks in the day while maintaining continuity of care.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Tara works with many common problems including stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, relationship strain, grief, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, blended family problems, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is down-to-earth and client-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then choosing practical strategies and skills that fit the person's life.

What background and experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked in schools, clinics, and independent practice. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Columbia University.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with license GA LCSW CSW007107 and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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