- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
- Solution-focused steps
About Tara
Tara J. May is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, struggling with self-esteem, or facing major life changes. Tara also addresses compassion fatigue and supports clients who are dealing with relationship and attachment concerns.
She works in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and finding small actions that change how people feel. Conversations cover coping skills for anxiety, steps to manage stress, and ways to reframe self-critical thinking.
Tara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking. Mindfulness-based strategies are introduced to reduce overwhelm and improve attention to the present moment.
Her approach also includes person-centered listening and solution-focused problem solving. This helps people notice what already works for them and build on it. Therapy often mixes short-term skill building with deeper work on attachment or past hurts when needed.
Tara aims to make sessions practical and manageable. She helps clients set small, measurable goals and checks progress week to week. People who find social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people hard may find it useful to start by discussing smaller, achievable steps.
Approaches to anxiety and online care
Many of Tara's methods are drawn from well-established, evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will discuss what feels useful and adapt the plan based on a client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or planning sessions that do not require travel. Remote sessions also let people avoid commute time and schedule appointments around work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns such as attachment and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical skills and short-term steps alongside deeper conversations when needed. Techniques include cognitive work, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.