Tara Walker, LISW

Tara Walker is a licensed Ohio clinician with seven years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. As an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker, she brings a social work perspective to issues including self-esteem, grief and loss, coping with change, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses attachment and codependency issues, communication difficulties, and concerns related to control, impulsivity, and isolation.

Tara uses a casual, tailored approach designed to help clients build practical skills and move toward greater fulfillment. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients are invited to set goals that reflect their values. Tara frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on empowering clients to take courageous first steps toward positive change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, while focusing on actions that align with personal values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and anger. It is goal-oriented and skill-based to support measurable progress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and relational patterns, helping individuals and partners access and express core feelings to improve connection and communication, which can be useful for relationship and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Tara Walker and other licensed professionals will work with each client to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and receive consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of location within the therapist's service area.