Tara Whitecotton, LCSW
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship support
- Coping and resilience
About Tara Whitecotton
Her approach is compassionate and holistic, centering on the development of coping skills, clearer communication, stronger social connections, and continued personal growth. Tara treats each person as the expert on their own life and offers guidance that is tailored to individual strengths and circumstances.
Across her work she addresses a broad range of experiences, from workplace stress and family tensions to grief and adjustment during significant changes. She cultivates a supportive space where people can explore emotions, build resilience, and gain meaningful insight into patterns that affect daily life.
Tara emphasizes empathic, practical support aimed at helping clients identify solutions that fit their values and goals. She is committed to walking alongside clients as they work toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tara Whitecotton have?
Tara Whitecotton has 3 years of clinical experience as a therapist.
Is Tara Whitecotton a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tara holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149029547.
In which languages does Tara Whitecotton provide therapy?
Tara provides therapy in English.
Where is Tara Whitecotton located?
Tara is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Tara Whitecotton as my therapist?
You can work with Tara Whitecotton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tara Whitecotton work with international clients?
Tara Whitecotton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tara Whitecotton 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and building practical skills to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance from the therapist and supports clients in exploring their feelings and finding their own solutions, making it a good fit for relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows techniques to be adapted over time as needs shift.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity through life changes. These options give clients choice in how they communicate and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, ongoing support regardless of location.