- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Tara
Tara Jenkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, parenting strain, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. Tara also addresses attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, substance misuse, family issues, and feelings of isolation.
She works with adults who are trying to manage intense feelings and difficult situations. Sessions are grounded in practical conversation and clear strategies rather than jargon. Tara uses approaches that focus on how relationships and beliefs shape daily life. Clients can expect straightforward dialogue about patterns, reactions, and steps they can try between sessions.
Tara draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships affect trust and connection. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s concerns and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.
She also brings in elements from the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a focus, and uses Mindfulness techniques to help with stress and grounding. These methods are mixed to match the issue at hand, for example social anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or persistent low mood.
Her style emphasizes clear goals, skill building, and repeated practice. To begin, people complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session so that goals and session structure can be agreed on together.
How Tara’s therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and present relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It helps when trust, abandonment, or attachment issues affect daily life and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist following what feels most important to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, and then suggest approaches to try. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try different approaches from their usual routine while keeping the focus on practical skills, behavior experiments, and relationship work.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Work includes stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment and body image.
What is her approach to therapy?
She blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, Gottman ideas, and mindfulness. The focus is on practical skills, relationship patterns, and changing unhelpful thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a PA LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Format details are not listed here; confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to set goals and plan next steps.