- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Tara
Tara Watts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. She also helps people who are coping with trauma, addictions, ADHD, work and caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
Tara uses practical, goal-oriented methods in session. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside solution-focused and trauma-aware approaches. Sessions focus on current problems and on what is getting in the way of daily functioning rather than labels or diagnoses.
In conversation she helps people set clear goals and build small, doable steps toward them. She pays attention to how symptoms show up in everyday life and works with clients to change patterns that keep problems stuck. That includes helping with communication problems and with stress tied to caregiving or family roles.
Tara describes her style as strength-based and person-centered. She offers straightforward tools for coping, problem solving, and managing intense feelings such as anger or resentment. She also supports people navigating life transitions and the wear of repeated stress.
How her approaches translate to online work
In online sessions Tara applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes and builds on what is already working to move problems forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Ask which session types are offered and how they are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so therapy can be joined around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, trauma and related issues such as addictions and ADHD.
What is her approach in therapy?
She uses a strength-based, person-centered, solution-focused style and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on individual and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.