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Tara Newman-Carter

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with more than 15 years of experience, practicing since 2011. I support individuals experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, emotional challenges, and difficulties with daily functioning.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am committed to helping you strengthen your coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and daily living skills while working toward greater confidence and overall well-being.

My approach to therapy

My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients create meaningful and sustainable change.

I believe you should have an active voice in your therapeutic journey. Together, we will identify goals that are meaningful to you and develop practical strategies to achieve them. We may work on building healthier thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, developing effective coping skills, strengthening communication, and creating healthier routines and lifestyles.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, we will take time to get to know one another and discuss what brings you to therapy. I will listen to your concerns, learn about your strengths and goals, and answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process.

You can expect a respectful, supportive, and collaborative conversation. Together, we will begin identifying priorities and practical next steps so you can feel more equipped to navigate life’s challenges and move toward positive change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arkansas State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arkansas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Modification, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English