- Addictions support
- Family of origin
- CBT and client-centered
About Tara
Tara Wagner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing addiction, mood concerns, anxiety, and stress. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, and problems tied to family of origin patterns.
Before private practice she worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, medication-assisted treatment, and academic environments. That variety shaped how she talks with people who face co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. She has supported people living with depression, bipolar disorder, personality-related difficulties, and responses to both short- and long-term trauma.
Her style centers on practical conversation and clear goals. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and clarify what matters most to the person in front of her. When helpful, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to work with motivation and change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to establish small, achievable steps. These methods are used alongside psychodynamic ideas when exploring patterns that began in early family relationships. Sessions aim to connect current struggles to past roles and expectations without blaming parents.
People who want straightforward discussion about addictive behavior, attachment or family-of-origin issues often find this practical mix useful. Tara practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, follow the booking steps on the site to complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person's priorities to build clearer goals and stronger decision making. It helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through values, relationships, and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening motivation for change through collaborative conversation, which is useful for addiction and when commitment feels difficult.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will discuss these methods with clients and together decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, motivational conversation, brief solutions, or exploring longer-standing patterns from family life.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to work well across different session setups, keeping the focus on practical change rather than on format logistics.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting struggles, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that combines client-centered work with CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and some psychodynamic thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, medication-assisted treatment, and academic environments.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Which languages and international service options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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