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- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Tara
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience, Tara Watts helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns. She works with individuals, couples, and families on issues such as depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels.
Tara uses a person-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused stance in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside trauma-focused ideas to address how problems affect daily life. The work tends to be concrete: identifying patterns, testing small changes, and tracking what helps.
She often starts by listening to current struggles and then sets short-term goals with clients. That plan may include coping strategies, communication skills, or steps to manage intrusive thoughts and strong emotions. Tara pays attention to family dynamics and blended family issues when those affect a person's wellbeing.
Over her career she has supported people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the practical fallout from trauma. She emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to reduce distress and improve routine functioning. Motivation and readiness are discussed plainly to find approaches that fit.
Tara asks clients to focus on real-world impact rather than diagnostic labels. She encourages gradual change and checks progress regularly. To begin, people are invited to complete an onboarding match questionnaire and schedule a first session through the listed online options.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for resolving mixed feelings and building motivation to change. It can help with addictions, behavior change, and readiness to try new strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try. That choice can shift as progress is reviewed and new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows therapists and clients to use focused exercises, brief check-ins, and homework between meetings to keep momentum.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns including depression, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered, strength-based and solution-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside trauma-informed practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns and with individual clients, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.