Tara Wells, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 8 years in practice

Tara Wells greets visitors with a straightforward focus on finding the right fit.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW18117 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1437743317 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Tara

Tara Wells greets visitors with a straightforward focus on finding the right fit. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of social work experience and additional years as a life coach and counselor. Tara aims to help people set clear goals and take practical steps toward feeling better.

Tara’s background includes work in substance use settings, public schools, community field work, and collegiate athletics. She has supported people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, grief, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She also brings attention to LGBTQ and multicultural issues in her work. In sessions she blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness techniques. That means she listens first, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and offers simple skills to try between sessions.

Trauma-focused strategies are used when past events are getting in the way of daily life. Tara describes her style as collaborative and goal-oriented. She likes to map out clear, manageable steps so progress is easier to see.

People who prefer practical tools and a respectful, culturally aware approach often find this helpful. Her practice offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Tara practices in Florida and provides services in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Coaching
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Tara names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online care

Tara combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas and trauma-focused strategies in a way that fits online work. Client-Centered Therapy means she starts by listening closely to each person's story and priorities, then shapes sessions around those concerns. This approach suits people who want a respectful, paced conversation about what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online, this often looks like setting brief between-session tasks and reviewing what worked or didn’t in the next meeting. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events keep affecting daily life, with careful pacing and techniques to reduce distress while building coping skills.

She treats finding the right approach as a team effort. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what feels most useful. That collaborative testing helps find what fits each person’s needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging allow for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tara help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue among other topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using client-centered listening along with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of social work experience and additional years as a life coach and counselor, with work in substance use facilities, schools, community settings, and collegiate athletics.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Florida and holds the LCSW credential as listed.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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