Tamara Blau, LCSW, LISW

Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio - both credentials indicate advanced social work licensure and clinical training. She earned a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University in 1996 and brings long experience working with young people and their families. Tamara spent more than 15 years in public social service settings supporting adolescents and families, and more recently has worked in school environments with middle school aged youth.

Her clinical work has addressed depression, anxiety, behavior challenges, and the stresses of parenting, and she has supported clients facing grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Tamara is known for a nonjudgmental, supportive, and compassionate approach that fosters strong therapeutic relationships. She uses a client-centered framework to collaborate with clients in setting short-term and long-term goals and to help them develop practical skills and strategies.

Whether the focus is managing mood and panic, addressing substance-related concerns, improving communication, or navigating caregiver stress, Tamara aims to help clients build resilience and approaches each person with respect and empathy as they work toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Tamara commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so that clients feel heard and can set their own goals - it is useful for improving self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them - it is effective for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping with stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and use therapy in ways that align with a client's daily routine.