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Tara Wells

Compassionate, practical care for daily family stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tara

Tara Wells is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to be a steady, practical presence for parents and caregivers searching for clearer ways forward. She presents a calm, goal-oriented style that helps people break worries into manageable steps. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging, which suits someone needing help with day-to-day stress or family challenges.

She has eight years of social work experience and also runs a small independent practice and mental coaching business.

Background and approach

Her work history includes substance use settings, public schools serving grades 6 through 12, community field work, and college athletics. That variety means she draws on many real-world examples when helping people set and reach goals. Tara uses approaches that center the person in the room and teach practical skills.

She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates mindfulness and trauma-focused strategies when people need support processing difficult experiences. She pays attention to cultural context and practices cultural humility, meaning she stays open to learning from each person’s background.

Her experience includes work related to LGBTQ concerns and multicultural issues, and she notes those areas as part of her practice focus. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule with therapist availability.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Tara commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment, which helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches concrete skills to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people stay present and manage stress, and trauma-focused methods when difficult events need careful processing. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which strategies fit the person's needs, goals, and comfort level, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities. The variety of formats also lets people choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while still working toward clear, practical goals.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara address related to family life?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, communication issues, and parenting-related strain. The list also includes eating and body image struggles, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style can I expect in sessions?
Tara blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. She may also use trauma-focused techniques when past events are impacting current functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of social work experience and has worked as a life coach and counselor for about a decade in varied settings.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with license FL LCSW SW18117, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use for online work?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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