Tara Schoeller

Tara Schoeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 25 years of practice in schools, clinics, and private settings. She holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine's. Tara uses a warm, nonjudgmental style to help people through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and big life transitions.

Tara aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel heard. Sessions focus on practical skills and on noticing strengths that already exist. She blends straightforward problem-solving with mindfulness and respect for each person's pace.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns that cause distress. She brings attachment-based thinking to help people understand relationship patterns.

Tara also practices client-centered methods that prioritize what matters to the person sitting in front of her. Together she and the client set clear, achievable goals and track progress over time.

Many clients come for help with coping with life changes, career questions, or struggles with focus and impulsivity. Tara works with concerns such as addiction, caregiver stress, body image, and loneliness by mixing practical tools and steady support.

People who prefer a calm, collaborative therapist often find her style a good fit. She invites questions and adjusts techniques to match individual needs. To begin, people are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief intake questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Tara often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes by teaching practical ways to move toward what matters.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect how people relate now. It helps people understand communication and trust issues, which can be useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, and blended family challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tara takes a collaborative stance and will help figure out which methods match each person’s goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as needs evolve so therapy stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to start, while video sessions let the therapist and client read facial cues. Discuss format preferences during scheduling to find what fits day-to-day life.