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Tara Barbaro

Therapist · Florida

Tara Barbaro

LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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  • Warm and respectful
  • Practical steps
  • Focus on goals

About Tara

Tara Barbaro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 10 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and career-related concerns. Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Tara aims to build confidence, boost motivation, and help people cope with life changes one step at a time.

Over a decade of practice has given her experience with parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and family concerns. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and end-of-life decisions. Veterans and those navigating women’s issues and self-love are included among her focus areas.

Tara draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy during sessions. That mix lets her work on immediate problems while also addressing patterns that keep difficulties repeating. The aim is to find small, workable steps that fit into everyday life.

People who reach out can expect a compassionate, practical approach. Tara encourages honest conversation and collaborative planning so goals feel realistic and achievable.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Tara’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s priorities, giving space for people to set their own goals and explore what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and building on what already works in someone’s life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tara will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and collaborative.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more focused check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and homework between meetings to keep momentum going.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara commonly help with?

She helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and career worries, among other life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Tara blends Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused approaches and keeps conversations practical and respectful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.

Where is Tara licensed and based?

She is a Florida LCSW, licensed in Florida and practicing from that state.

Which languages are sessions conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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