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Tara Davis

Tara Davis, LCSW

Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Missouri
LCSW, licence 2023001080
NPI
1477847895
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

These details come from information Tara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Grief and trauma

About Tara

Tara Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with five years of practice experience. She focuses on common, everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship problems, grief, and life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to self-esteem and intimacy.

Before moving into private practice she worked across hospice care, adult in-patient psychiatric settings, child welfare, juvenile justice counseling, and school social work. Those roles exposed her to many different situations and ages, and shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to problem solving.

In sessions she listens for what is most pressing and helps people make concrete changes. That can mean creating coping plans for anxiety, talking through relationship patterns, or planning next steps after a loss or separation. She will also work with parents on parenting stress and blended family concerns.

Tara describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She offers straightforward feedback and helps people try new ways of handling problems. Her style favors actionable strategies over jargon, with attention to work, family, money, and caregiving pressures that often shape daily life.

People who come for help with midlife transitions, career shifts, or burnout can expect focused problem solving and practical supports. She also addresses the emotional fallout from domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and grief while helping clients build everyday routines that make life more manageable.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on current problems and practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Behavioral strategies break tasks into small steps and build routines, which can help with mood, motivation, and coping with life changes.

Another common approach uses trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and pacing. These techniques help people process difficult events in manageable pieces and develop skills for grounding and emotion regulation. Both cognitive and trauma-informed approaches aim to give clear tools people can use between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals, try methods that fit personal preferences, and adjust when something isn't working. Clients are involved in choosing the pace and focus of work so sessions feel practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every visit, but check available formats before scheduling.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Tara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear steps you can try between sessions and problem solving that fits daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of practice experience as an LCSW and prior work across hospice, in-patient psychiatry, child welfare, juvenile justice, and school social work.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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