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I am licensed in Indiana with 10 years of professional work experience. I have worked within inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and academic settings throughout the course of my career. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My core belief regarding the therapeutic process is the recognition each individual has inherent worth and value. I will tailor my therapeutic approach and techniques to best fit your needs and I have experience with a variety of approaches including Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and additional Client-Centered therapeutic approaches. I have worked with populations (18+ ages) in the areas of addiction (both chemical and behavioral), mental health (including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders anxiety disorders, disorders related to both short and long term trauma), and regularly have treated co-occurring disorders. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tara Wagner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tara has exceeded our expectations. She saved our marriage! We can’t thank her enough ☺️
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
As soon as our first session, Tara provided me with exceptional advice and tools to help me better myself. She has an incredibly welcoming demeanor and is an excellent listener! 10/10!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is insightful, a great listener and picking up key issues thru the conversation. I love the convenience of her availability and that she responds to my journal entries
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was new to therapy, and Tara made me feel very comfortable and did a great job of helping me define my goals and what I wanted to get out of the experience. She’s a fantastic listener and provided coping strategies that really helped me, and that’ll I’ll continue to use the rest of my life. I really appreciate her.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
She is the best at listening and understanding. I have a hard time opening to people and she makes it very comfortable to open up. I never feel judged and feel she is always listening to help.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tara helps me get centered and gain perspective with actionable tools.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Tara managed our time well and gave me practical tips to manage and understand my stress.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Tara is an amazing listener. She's been with me through some pretty major life shifts, and her insight & support have gone a long way to helping me find stability. I'm glad we're partnered! I'm looking forward to more sessions together.
Some things Tara is great at: LGBT+ , Poly , Trauma , complex relationships
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and adhd
Really appreciate the help Tara has provided. She does a great job of listening to my issues, even when I feel like I’m getting repetitive and complaining about the same issues over and over again.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Tara has helped me in so many ways, particularly with relationships. Her advice has always been practical, sometimes reinforcing my own ideas, other times suggesting that I should look for a different approach, (that I might never have considered). As my life seems to be heading in a better direction, we have started working on some underlying issues, I feel that this is how we will proceed more in the future. I had
never had access to a therapist before, I feel very fortunate to be able to have someone like her to talk to.
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Tara is extremely knowledgeable, patient, great at listening, calm, and compassionate.
I have really enjoyed my sessions with her. :)
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I like Tara. I’m comfortable with her
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compass
Listens and understands, while also providing strategies and help where it’s needed!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Tara is very kind and understanding yet still offers practical solutions to problems. She helps ground me and is very patient and willing to meet on last minute notice with emergencies
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Would Recommend ♥️
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Tara is amazing and very easy to talk to. She helped me through a very rough patch in my life and I’m grateful for her kind approach.
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Super knowledgeable, professional, kind yet blunt, large background experience. Highly highly recommend.
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
So far it's been very helpful
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Tara is great and super knowledgeable yet very down to earth and understanding. She is always willing to listen and always responds with thoughtful and helpful input. She is not at all condescending or scolding.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Incredible so far!
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and
She's a good doctor and she helped me realize a couple of things but I wish there were more input I did talk a lot about many stuff but it feels like I didn't get the input I needed in the back still got something out of it and was good but just for me at least it feels it wasn't enough
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Tara is great at listening and working out solutions to my concerns. She plans out something for me to work on each week
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s great
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Is very professional and understanding. Very easy to speak with!
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Tara is a wonderful therapist and it has been a joy to work with her!
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I went through a few therapists in the platform and Tara truly expressed empathy and concern for my problems. Inwould recommend her to any member of my family and friends.
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Excellent capabilities as a counselor
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
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