Tara Coleman

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Tara

Tara Coleman is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She emphasizes practical strategies that build resilience and confidence, and she works with clients to identify strengths and clarify goals.

Background and approach

Tara brings an approachable and supportive manner to sessions while offering direction and structure when needed. Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and psychodynamic ideas.

This blend allows her to offer skill-based interventions for symptoms such as panic, depression, or social anxiety while also exploring patterns from life experience that influence current difficulties. With eight years of practice as an LCSW licensed in Florida (FL LCSW SW22979), she combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance.

Tara accepts international clients and provides sessions in English, aiming to make therapy accessible through a variety of online formats.

Approaches and Online Access to Care

CBT is a core part of Tara's approach and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy is used to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques that can lessen reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who want to build motivation for change, helping clarify values and set achievable goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tara works with clients to explore what methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, and adapts treatment over time based on what proves most helpful. This partnership helps ensure that interventions are relevant and practical for each individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats allow clients to access a licensed professional from home or other locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara commonly address?

She helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Tara blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to offer practical tools while also attending to personal narratives and emotional patterns.

How long has she been practicing?

The therapist has eight years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Tara is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW22979 and provides services from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to serve people in other locations.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and schedule.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English