- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tara
Tara Barbaro is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who brings 10 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and life changes. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making progress feel practical and achievable.
Tara uses plain language and listens first to understand what matters most to each person. She then works with them to set small, realistic goals and build skills they can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and values. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and from solution-focused therapy to identify concrete steps forward.
Those tools are chosen to fit the concern being addressed, whether it's coping with loss or improving confidence. Tara has helped people navigate relationship stress, parenting challenges, career transitions, and trauma reactions. She also supports those facing aging and caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and end-of-life concerns.
Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical problem solving. People who reach out can expect a straightforward plan and ongoing encouragement. Tara aims to empower clients to take manageable steps toward a more satisfying daily life.
She adapts conversation and methods to match each person's situation and goals.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Tara lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven care delivered online
Tara uses client-centered work to make sure conversations start where the person is. That approach focuses on listening, honoring individual values, and shaping care around what matters most in someone's life.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method for spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Tara treats it as a collaborative decision. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those goals. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked and new priorities emerge.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates or reflective writing between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Tara
What kinds of concerns does Tara address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative. She listens first and then helps set realistic, concrete goals for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to mental health and life stressors.
What credentials and location information are on file?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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