Tara Wagner, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting adults with addiction and trauma
- Addiction and trauma
- Client-centered care
- Adults 18+
About Tara Wagner
Tara Wagner is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 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 broad clinical perspective to each case. Her work often focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she has frequently treated co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. She has supported adults facing major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, personality-related concerns, and both short- and long-term trauma-related difficulties.
Tara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and frames therapy around the belief that each person has inherent worth and value. She individualizes dialogue and treatment plans to match a client’s specific needs, tailoring techniques and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Her approach draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered strategies. Tara typically works with clients aged 18 and older and has experience addressing a wide span of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and addiction-related behaviors.
Beginning therapy can take courage, and Tara acknowledges that first step while committing to collaborative, respectful care that is organized around each person’s goals and strengths.
Tara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and frames therapy around the belief that each person has inherent worth and value. She individualizes dialogue and treatment plans to match a client’s specific needs, tailoring techniques and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Her approach draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered strategies. Tara typically works with clients aged 18 and older and has experience addressing a wide span of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and addiction-related behaviors.
Beginning therapy can take courage, and Tara acknowledges that first step while committing to collaborative, respectful care that is organized around each person’s goals and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tara Wagner have?
Tara Wagner has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Tara Wagner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IN LCSW 34007711A.
In which languages does Tara Wagner provide therapy?
Tara provides therapy in English.
Where is Tara Wagner located?
She is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Tara Wagner as my therapist?
You can work with Tara Wagner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tara Wagner work with international clients?
Tara Wagner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tara Wagner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Tara Wagner integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own goals - this approach helps with issues of self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and provides practical strategies to cope with symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and building motivation for change, commonly used when addressing addictions and commitment-related challenges.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often draw from multiple approaches to tailor treatment.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from home or other convenient locations and to choose the communication style that fits their schedule and comfort level.