Tara Wagner , LCSW

Tara Wagner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of professional experience. She has provided care across inpatient and outpatient settings, medication-assisted treatment programs, and academic environments, bringing a breadth of clinical exposure to each therapeutic relationship.

Tara works with adults 18 and older and offers support for addictions both chemical and behavioral, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and challenges related to both short- and long-term trauma. She also regularly treats co-occurring disorders and assists clients facing issues like self-esteem struggles, motivation concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she believes every individual has inherent worth and value. Tara tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, drawing on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches to guide the work. She encourages those taking the step to begin therapy and acknowledges the courage involved in reaching out for help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tara draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work in ways that fit each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and creating a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides progress - it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing relationship and attachment concerns, and exploring emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps increase motivation for change and is particularly useful for addictions, ambivalence about treatment, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tara collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains relevant and responsive to progress and challenges.

Online therapy with Tara offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or travel, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.