Tara Best, LMFT

Tara Best is an Oklahoma-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. She supports individuals, couples, and families facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses specialized needs such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, domestic violence, first responder issues, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and social anxiety.

She uses a collaborative, respectful approach that centers the client’s strengths and goals. Tara integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care for each person or family. As an LMFT - a licensed professional trained to work with relationships and family systems - she emphasizes practical coping skills, clearer communication, and pathways toward recovery and resilience.

Tara is accepting new clients and works with people both in Oklahoma and internationally. She offers support with empathy and hope, meeting clients where they are and helping them take steps forward toward healthier connections and improved well-being.