- Anxiety and phobia care
- Addiction and recovery
- Grief and loss support
About Tarrah
Tarrah Oshia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression, and notes social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She begins by listening to what feels most urgent. Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients map out specific problems and try short, doable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Tarrah helps people who struggle with isolation, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and difficulties managing chronic illness or caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with relationship communications, abandonment issues, and midlife concerns. The emphasis is on clear skills that can be used between sessions.
Her background as an LCSW means she has worked in clinical settings with adults across different life stages. That experience informs how she blends trauma-aware methods with coping strategies for mood and substance-related concerns. She aims to help clients notice patterns and practice different responses.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and anxiety-related problems. She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and check progress. The approach is straightforward: identify what is getting in the way, try an intervention, and adjust based on what helps.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are trauma-informed work and skills-based strategies. Trauma-informed work focuses on understanding how past events affect current feelings and reactions, and it helps people develop ways to feel more steady in everyday life. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, panic, or obsessive thoughts, such as breathing practices, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person's goals, comfort level, and what they want to change. Progress is checked and methods are adjusted so the work stays practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone practice skills in real-world settings between meetings and bring those experiences back into session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear skills and small steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How long has she practiced?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices with adults in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
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.