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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tara
LCSW in Indiana with 12 years of experience, Tara Wagner focuses on addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She works with adults and brings practical, evidence-informed methods to sessions. Her background spans inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and academic settings.
Tara uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to identify immediate concerns and next steps. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for skills to manage thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when motivation and change feel difficult.
In sessions she tends to set clear goals and try short-term strategies that can show results quickly. She also uses psychodynamic ideas at times to look at how past patterns influence current relationships and coping. Solution-Focused Therapy appears when the focus is on practical next steps and small, doable changes.
Tara has experience treating substance use and behavioral addictions alongside mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also works with people dealing with trauma, attachment and personality-related concerns, and issues connected to kink and alternative sex culture. Co-occurring conditions are a common part of her caseload.
Her style is direct and respectful. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to what each person needs and values. Sessions aim to build skills, clarify goals, and reduce barriers to daily functioning.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and prioritizes listening and understanding. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to build clarity about their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful reactions. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and works well when motivation is mixed or uncertain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences together and choose methods that fit those priorities. That collaborative process can include trying short-term techniques and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit visits around work, childcare, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed and can reduce time spent commuting so therapy fits into a busy week.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, mood conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and academic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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