- Relationship conflict
- Attachment issues
- Mindfulness methods
About Tara
Tara McBrearty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career choices, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and addiction. Tara also focuses on attachment wounds, abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment concerns.
Her style is cooperative and tolerant. She aims to create a space where clients can talk through conflicts and regain confidence. Sessions emphasize practical steps to manage change and rebuild trust in oneself and in relationships.
Tara blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She often draws on narrative methods to help people reframe their life stories. Motivational interviewing can be used when someone is facing big shifts or addictive patterns.
In conversation she listens for patterns from family of origin and current relationships that affect daily life. She helps people identify small experiments they can try between sessions, and then reviews what worked. This keeps therapy practical and focused on real change.
Her background includes a deep interest in the ideas of psychologists and thinkers such as Carl Rogers and others who shaped humanistic approaches. Tara brings three decades of practice to each case and aims to support adults navigating the stresses of modern life and blended households.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to a person so they can clarify goals and make decisions. It helps with relationship doubts, self-esteem, and sorting through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness; it can be useful for stress, cravings, and relationship tension.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to select approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on small steps to practice between sessions.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue therapy through moves or schedule changes while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and addictions. Additional focus areas include attachment and blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is cooperative and client-centered, with practical steps and experiments to try between sessions. She uses conversational work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.