Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Tamara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tamara
Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of practice who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes. She is based in Virginia and speaks English. Her approach aims to make therapy practical and approachable for someone juggling family and daily demands.
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on each person’s goals. That means sessions start with what matters most to the individual and build skills from there.
Background and approach
Tamara also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies are woven into sessions when they fit the person’s needs. These techniques can help with panic, mood shifts, relationship stress, and coping with loss or trauma.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want help with addictions or making big behavior changes. Tamara spent many years in public social services and has recent school-based experience working with middle school aged youth and their families. That background informs how she talks about parenting stress, communication problems, and caregiver strain in straightforward terms.
In a session she works collaboratively to set short-term steps and longer-term goals. People leave with concrete skills to manage anger, reduce anxiety, and handle workplace or family pressures. The work is practical, steady, and paced to each person’s situation.
What Tamara works with
Everything Tamara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tamara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tamara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Tamara commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with the person’s priorities and builds goals together, which helps when life demands change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors, useful for anxiety, anger, and panic symptoms.She often integrates mindfulness practices to teach simple breathing and attention skills that reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when the focus is on making changes or planning next steps. Deciding which mix to use is a collaborative process - Tamara will help figure out what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer sessions and when face-to-face conversation matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text work well for quick updates, ongoing check-ins, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Tamara
What concerns does Tamara help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, addictions, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to build skills and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience and many earlier years in public social services and school settings working with adolescents and parents.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW in Virginia and LISW in Ohio and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.