Therapist profile
Tara Wojtkunski
Hopeful, practical counseling for life change
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- Focused on life transitions
- Support for LGBT concerns
- Practical skills and insight
About Tara
Her approach is straightforward and warm. She aims to make sessions a place where people can speak without feeling judged. Tara encourages practical steps together, and she acknowledges that starting therapy takes real courage.
Over a dozen years of experience inform her work with a wide range of concerns. She draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs most. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, learning concrete skills, and identifying what matters most to the client.
Tara uses methods like acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and client-centered listening to guide the process. When needed, she adds techniques from dialectical behavior and existential approaches to address emotional regulation and life meaning.
Her style combines active listening with clear tools people can use between sessions. Goals are practical and rooted in the client’s daily life. Prospective clients should follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to begin the matching and scheduling process.
How these approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and deciding what matters most. It helps people make guided choices so they can act toward valued goals, even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own answers. This approach supports building trust and clarity about next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around school, work, or caregiving. They also let people use quieter settings, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting so conversations and skill practice carry over into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly support?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include trauma, self-esteem, workplace issues, and gender or LGBT related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions typically mix talk with concrete strategies to use between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns. That experience shapes how she matches methods to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking through the site’s scheduling flow.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.