- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and MI
About Tara
Tara Wagner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and anxiety. She also addresses mood disorders and co-occurring substance use concerns.
Her work has included inpatient care, outpatient treatment, medication-assisted programs, and academic settings. That variety means she is familiar with different levels of care and the practical challenges people face when seeking help. She draws on those settings when planning treatment and checking progress.
Tara uses methods that foreground what the person brings to therapy. She practices client-centered approaches that focus on the person’s goals and experiences. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and Motivational Interviewing to strengthen reasons for change.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Tara will discuss priorities, try practical strategies, and track small changes over time. She pays attention to safety and co-occurring issues when they affect recovery from addiction or trauma.
People who reach out can expect straightforward explanations of options and next steps. She asks about what has worked before and what feels realistic now. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about goals and plan follow-up.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, clarifying goals, and responding to what each person brings. Online or in person, this approach means sessions are guided by the client’s priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding; it can be used to address anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people explore their reasons for change and strengthen commitment to action.Finding the right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. Tara will review your goals, try out techniques, and adapt methods based on how the work is going. The process is collaborative and focused on what is realistic for your life and needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches, like CBT, translate well to brief exercises that you can practice between sessions, while Motivational Interviewing often uses focused conversations to clarify next steps. Confirm which formats are offered when you schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and person-centered. She combines client-centered work with practical techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience across inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and academic settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and works with adults within that regional practice context.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.