- Stress and anxiety
- Career questions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Tara
Tara J. May is an Ohio LISW with six years of clinical experience helping adults who feel stuck or unsure what comes next. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem problems, career questions, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract talk.
Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with person-centered conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that keep people stuck and to build different ways of responding. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and try small experiments to see what makes a difference.
Tara also draws on mindfulness-based practices to help slow racing thoughts and improve moment-to-moment awareness. Person-centered elements make room for the client's perspective and priorities during each session. Together these methods aim to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping.
She has experience with trauma-related concerns and mood disorders, and she works with issues connected to attachment, codependency, control, and abandonment. People often come for help with loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, or figuring out life purpose after a major change.
Tara asks clients to set practical goals and tries to keep conversations focused on what can change between sessions. The therapy is collaborative: she listens, offers tools, and checks in about what is or isn't working. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. Online sessions can use worksheets, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients try between meetings to see what shifts. Solution-focused work centers on setting small, concrete goals and tracking progress one step at a time. This approach fits short, focused conversations that move toward practical change. Mindfulness-based techniques train simple attention skills and present-moment noticing. In virtual sessions this can look like guided breathing exercises, brief in-session practices, and short home exercises to reduce reactivity. Tara treats the choice of approach as part of therapy itself; she will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the start. The practical advantages of online sessions depend on the formats offered. Because the therapist's biography does not list specific formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit appointments into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep short weekly check-ins, or allows use of digital worksheets and activity tracking between sessions. The focus remains on testing what helps in everyday life and adjusting plans based on the client's experience.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies to identify patterns and test small changes.
What is her level of experience?
She has six years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and relational issues linked to attachment and codependency.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW and practices in Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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