Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Tara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tara
Tara Levine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people who feel like they must stay strong while everything inside feels heavy. She talks plainly and directly with clients who are overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns such as anxiety, overthinking, or anger. Sessions aim to make change feel realistic and doable rather than vague or overly clinical.
Her approach balances support with straightforward feedback. She helps people see what keeps old patterns alive and practices small, specific steps to try differently.
Background and approach
That can include learning new ways to respond to stress, manage intense feelings, or set clearer boundaries in relationships. Tara has nine years of clinical experience across multiple levels of care, including higher-acuity settings. She has worked with trauma, mood concerns like bipolar and depression, and substance use challenges.
That background informs how she assesses risk and plans practical next steps. She draws on well-known therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape sessions. Those methods are used to teach skills, change unhelpful thinking, and build tolerance for difficult emotions.
Tara offers a straightforward atmosphere where real-life problems are the focus. People often leave sessions with clear actions to try between meetings. Her practice is based in Florida and she conducts therapy in English, including work with some international clients.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tara's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Tara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using ACT, CBT, and DBT online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where long-standing patterns get in the way.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical tools for mood, anxiety, and coping with setbacks.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when intense emotions or relationship conflicts are frequent.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with each person to find methods that make sense for their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and follow-up between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules while continuing steady progress.
Questions people ask about Tara
What concerns does Tara commonly help with?
She works with people facing anxiety, stress, anger, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and substance-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is supportive but direct, focusing on clear explanations and concrete steps to try between sessions.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience across multiple levels of care, including work in higher-acuity settings with complex presentations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Work can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.