Tara J. May , LISW

Tara J. May is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She works with clients facing career strain, life transitions, and compassion fatigue, and she guides those coping with trauma-related concerns. Tara keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical change.

Tara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and on person-centered listening to understand what matters most to the client. Mindfulness tools are offered for grounding and emotional regulation.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to set clear, achievable steps and to review progress regularly. The work can include skill practice, communication tools, and coping plans for stressful moments.

Tara has six years of clinical experience in mental health care as an LISW - licensed independent social worker. Her background includes helping people with attachment concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, and the isolation that often follows life changes. She also supports people working through forgiveness, grief, and issues around control and dependence.

Therapy with Tara is practical and person-focused. She helps clients clarify values, find purpose, and build resilience. People who want straightforward tools and steady listening may find her style a good match.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Two notable approaches Tara commonly uses are cognitive behavioral techniques and person-centered listening. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and mood struggles. Person-centered listening emphasizes being heard and understood, helping people clarify values and make choices that fit their life.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with stress and emotional regulation. Mindfulness exercises are short skills people can use when they feel overwhelmed, and they often pair well with other therapeutic work to reduce reactivity and increase focus.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Tara works together with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day realities. She reviews what is working and adjusts strategies as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes getting support easier to fit into a busy schedule. Video calls let people connect face to face, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for brief problem-solving, and messaging supports ongoing check-ins between appointments. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on steady therapeutic work.