Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tara
Tara Barbaro is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth.
She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk about what matters to them. She uses clear, goal-minded methods to address low self-esteem, motivation, and grieving. Tara adapts sessions to each person's needs instead of using one fixed plan.
Background and approach
That means conversations and activities are chosen to match what a person wants to work on. Tara draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy helps break problems into small, manageable steps and build on what already works. Her background includes a range of life concerns, such as parenting stress, career changes, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, aging and caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues. She helps people facing divorce, veteran-related matters, and the ongoing demands of caregiving.
Tara aims to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward. She works with people who want clear strategies as well as those who need a supportive ear while they make changes. If someone is ready to begin, she offers several online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tara's practice.
- 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.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting your concerns. The therapist offers empathy and follows your lead to understand what matters most and to help you set meaningful goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or address depression.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and measurable progress. It is useful when someone wants to move forward quickly by building on what already works in their life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit your needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often blend techniques so the plan can shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief, timely exchanges and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy routines.
Questions people ask about Tara
What kinds of concerns does Tara help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, respectful approach that tailors sessions to each person. Conversations focus on clear goals and steps that people can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
No, she is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located where her Florida license applies.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.