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Tara Wagner, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tara. View 46 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Indiana

Recent reviews

She's great! Provides comfort when I'm having a bad anxiety day. Responds to all my messages timely.

Reviewed December 2024

She listens and gives really great insight!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Tara

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

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!

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem 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, and 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 / non-monogamous 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Tara Wagner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598088973.

  • LCSW · Indiana · 34007711A · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Tara Wagner

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

46 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Comfortable Helped Understanding The best Amazing Knowledgeable Easy Recommend

She's great! Provides comfort when I'm having a bad anxiety day. Responds to all my messages timely.

Reviewed December 2024

She listens and gives really great insight!

Reviewed November 2024

Tara listens well and is thoughtful in her response . I truly enjoy and respect her insights.

Reviewed July 2024

She's amazing

Reviewed July 2024

Tara is a really wonderful listener and gives an amazing perspective on the concerns that I'm having.

Reviewed June 2024

I am very happy with Tara. She really listens to me and I feel she can empathize with my feelings. She has really helped me grow in many ways.

Reviewed March 2024

Tara has great insight and consistently offers solid advice, I trust her wholeheartedly.

Reviewed February 2024

Tara is amazing.. listens with compassion and empathy and loads you up with tools right away!

Reviewed February 2024

She’s a great therapist. Calm and respectful, she listens and gives great feedback.

Reviewed February 2024

First therapist I ever felt help from

Reviewed February 2024

Tara is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s insightful and unbiased. Her advice and opinions always gets me thinking. It’s refreshing to have someone to help me expand my perspective and understanding of my life.

Reviewed January 2024

The best therapist I've had!

Reviewed January 2024

Tara is exceptional at creating safe space! You can sense her listening deeply as you talk, and her responses are quick, kind, compassionate, beyond insightful. Tara's guidance has been invaluable while I've navigated personal growth. I truly can't recommend her enough :)

Reviewed December 2023

Awesome therapist who listens and is very knowledgeable. Takes a lot for me to be comfortable and she makes me feel comfortable to talk about anything. She is the best!

Reviewed November 2023

Excellent therapist, probably the best I’ve ever had. BetterHelp is very convenient and very economical, I feel like the quality of the care I receive is in no way hindered by the lack of in person interaction.

Reviewed November 2023

She is so helpful, I finally feel hopeful again

Reviewed September 2023

Tara is great! Great listener, good insight and meets me where I am at.

Reviewed September 2023

Tara is one of the best therapists I have seen. I feel like she listens and understands without judgment. She makes it very easy to open up to and talk and I am one that has a hard time opening to people. She is a godsend and I am so thankful for our weekly meetings. She has truly helped me come along way in the past few months. I look forward to see what more progress I encounter.

Reviewed June 2023

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!

Reviewed March 2023

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

Reviewed February 2023

Tara has exceeded our expectations. She saved our marriage! We can’t thank her enough ☺️

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

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.

Reviewed January 2023

Tara helps me get centered and gain perspective with actionable tools.

Reviewed January 2023

Tara managed our time well and gave me practical tips to manage and understand my stress.

Reviewed December 2022

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

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed September 2022

She is very understanding and very knowledgeable. From my very first session I knew she was going to be a great fit. It is very hard for me to be comfortable and talk about things and she makes it easy. So happy that I found her.

Reviewed September 2022

Tara is extremely knowledgeable, patient, great at listening, calm, and compassionate. I have really enjoyed my sessions with her. :)

Reviewed August 2022

I like Tara. I’m comfortable with her

Reviewed August 2022

Listens and understands, while also providing strategies and help where it’s needed!

Reviewed August 2022

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

Reviewed August 2022

Would Recommend ♥️

Reviewed August 2022

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.

Reviewed August 2022

Super knowledgeable, professional, kind yet blunt, large background experience. Highly highly recommend.

Reviewed July 2022

So far it's been very helpful

Reviewed July 2022

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.

Reviewed July 2022

Incredible so far!

Reviewed July 2022

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

Reviewed July 2022

Tara is great at listening and working out solutions to my concerns. She plans out something for me to work on each week

Reviewed July 2022

She’s great

Reviewed June 2022

Is very professional and understanding. Very easy to speak with!

Reviewed May 2022

Tara is a wonderful therapist and it has been a joy to work with her!

Reviewed May 2022

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.

Reviewed May 2022

Excellent capabilities as a counselor

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Wagner offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tara Wagner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tara Wagner speak?

Tara Wagner speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tara Wagner have?

Tara Wagner has 10 years of experience.

Where is Tara Wagner licensed to practice?

Tara Wagner is licensed to practice in Indiana.

Does Tara Wagner accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Tara Wagner does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tara Wagner offer?

Tara Wagner offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tara Wagner?

Tara Wagner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tara Wagner?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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