- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Narrative approaches
About Tara
Tara Trammell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and other life changes. Tara’s practical focus is on helping people manage strong emotions and move forward in daily life.
Her background includes long-term work within the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. That experience shaped a straightforward style that combines talking through problems with skill-based methods. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings.
Tara uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, person-focused conversation where the client’s goals lead the work. She brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Mindfulness practices are used to strengthen attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult life stories. Together these approaches aim to reduce distress and improve daily coping. Tara describes her style as interactive and respectful rather than directive.
People who want concrete tools for handling bursts of anger, resentment that builds over time, or stress at home or work often find this approach useful. She encourages practical work between sessions and direct discussion of what does and does not help in real life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tara often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on what the client wants to accomplish and the therapist follows the client’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical techniques to spot and change thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and it gives concrete exercises to practice between sessions.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice urges and physical tension before they turn into outbursts. Mindfulness exercises are brief practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments. These approaches are aimed at everyday problems like work frustration, simmering resentment, or sudden bursts of anger.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Tara will help clients pick approaches based on goals, current stresses, and what feels doable. That planning is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping sessions consistent during life changes. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, practice short exercises between meetings, and adjust frequency around work or family commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tara address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, person-focused style that combines talking with practical skill-building. The work tends to be direct and goal oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a therapist, including time with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
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 does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.