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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Tamara
Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 10 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family challenges, trauma and addiction. Sessions are conducted in English.
She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes what the person brings to the room. Tamara pairs that with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help with mood, panic, and coping skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are also part of her toolkit for setting achievable goals.
Her background includes long experience in public social services and recent work in a school setting with middle-school aged youth. That work involved supporting people through depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and the stress of parenting. Her practice emphasizes concrete strategies clients can use between sessions.
In sessions she helps people set short-term and longer-term goals. Conversations often include skill-building for managing stress, improving communication, and handling workplace or caregiver demands. She also addresses grief, domestic violence-related concerns, and feelings of emptiness.
People who prefer a direct, practical approach and a focus on tools and goals may find this style useful. Those interested in starting are encouraged to follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the client. Online sessions let the therapist and client concentrate on immediate concerns and set goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful patterns; this approach fits well with short skill-based tasks between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support mood regulation, which can be practiced in brief daily moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT techniques, adding mindfulness practice, or using motivational interviewing to increase readiness for change. The plan can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Discussing format options makes it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, whether aiming for shorter check-ins, sessions that work around school or work breaks, or methods that reduce the need to be on camera. Online sessions are presented as a practical way to use therapy while balancing other responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and addictions among other concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience and earlier work in public social services and schools supporting adolescents and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW (Virginia) and LISW (Ohio) credentials and is located in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.