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Tara Walker

Practical skills for lasting emotional balance

LISW Ohio

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tara

Tara Walker is an Ohio-licensed social worker who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With seven years of clinical experience, she offers practical strategies for managing anger, grief, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

Background and approach

Her work includes attention to relationship and family dynamics, trauma and abuse recovery, parenting questions, and a wide range of related issues such as codependency, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation.

She draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize skill building, clearer coping strategies for life changes, and exploration of values and personal meaning.

Tara creates a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere intended to make it easier to discuss difficult thoughts and emotions. Clients work collaboratively with her to set goals and develop concrete steps toward greater well-being and fulfillment.

Tara holds an LISW credential in Ohio and frames therapy as an empowering process that begins with the courageous step of asking for help.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, anger, and coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes mindful awareness and clarifying personal values to guide action, which can help with stress, life transitions, and motivation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional patterns in close relationships and supports people who are working through attachment and communication issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and may combine elements of CBT, ACT, and EFT to create a personalized plan. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work can be adjusted over time to fit what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in scheduling and format. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care across life's demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, coping with life changes, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, ADHD and bipolar mood issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is collaborative and tailored, blending CBT, ACT, EFT, existential ideas, and mindfulness to build practical skills and explore values and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location information are available?
She holds an LISW and is licensed in Ohio with licence number OH LISW I.2506275.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English