- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tara
Tara Walker is an Ohio licensed independent social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She works with adults facing depression, grief, life changes, and parenting challenges. Tara aims to make sessions feel relaxed and straightforward so parents can talk through immediate, practical concerns.
She brings seven years of professional experience to sessions and uses everyday language rather than clinical jargon. Tara helps people build coping skills that fit their daily life.
Background and approach
That can mean breaking big problems into small, manageable steps and practicing tools between sessions. Tara uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help shift unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
She also uses elements of emotionally focused and acceptance-based work to support values-based choices when relationships or parenting stress are involved. In sessions she creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what’s hard and try small changes. Her style is collaborative - she checks in about what’s working and adapts plans as needed.
Many clients focus on improving communication, handling overwhelm, and rebuilding routine after loss or big transitions. People who choose Tara often want practical strategies and clearer direction. She combines active coaching with reflective conversation.
That blend is aimed at helping people feel more capable and more in control of day-to-day challenges.
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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Tara commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and improve daily functioning.She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can be useful for parents and caregivers who want to respond differently to stress and make choices that match what matters most.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tara will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. That way, sessions are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t working.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well when video would be difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or brief reflections between longer sessions.
These options make it easier to schedule sessions around family routines, work, or school. Tara and other licensed professionals can use these formats to support steady progress while matching the pace that fits your life.
Questions people ask about Tara
What issues does Tara commonly address?
Tara helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with ADHD symptoms, mood concerns, and relationship or communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relaxed and straightforward with practical tools you can use between sessions. She blends active coaching with reflective conversation to help clients try new behaviors and notice results.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood concerns, grief, and parenting-related issues. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio. Her listed credential is OH LISW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
More therapists for parents in Ohio
All in Ohio
Dr. Julie McCune
LPCC
Ohio 25 years in practice
Calm practical support for parenting and life stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship
Stephanie Beebe
LISW, LCSW
Ohio 20 years in practice English, Spanish
Supportive clinician for parenting and stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
Bonnie Edwards
LPCC
Ohio 20 years in practice
Practical mindfulness and skills for stressed parents
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief