- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Tara
Tara Best is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Oklahoma with three years of clinical experience. She lists work with relationship concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Tara speaks English and accepts international clients.
Tara approaches sessions in a direct, practical way. She uses methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify patterns and build specific skills. Sessions often include talking through current stresses, practicing new ways to respond, and setting small, achievable goals to try between meetings.
Her background includes experience with a range of family and caregiving issues, adoption and foster care matters, and coping with life changes such as divorce, aging, or job stress. She notes work related to trauma, post-traumatic stress, first responder concerns, and domestic violence as part of her focus areas.
In session she may combine motivational interviewing with trauma-focused methods to help people clarify what matters to them and to process difficult events. That mix is intended to support decision-making, rebuild routines, and manage strong emotions like anger or intense worry.
Practical concerns such as parenting challenges, money and financial stress, or commitment and intimacy questions are also part of her caseload. People can expect straightforward talk about the problems they bring and concrete next steps to practice outside sessions.
How her approaches work in online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It can be useful for anxiety, social fears, and mood problems by teaching concrete coping skills and behavior changes.Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses straightforward questions and reflective listening to support decision-making and follow-through on goals.
Tara sees finding the right approach as a collaborative step. She will work with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift as work progresses and as small goals are met.
The original profile does not list which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth, while video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues; pick the format that best fits schedule and comfort.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists relationship issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to build skills and set small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tara has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT working in Oklahoma.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMFT licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.