- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem work
About Tara
Tara Fulton-Butzlaff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, depression, workplace stress, and issues related to identity and prejudice.
Tara uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people name what’s happening for them. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and to rebuild confidence. She talks through everyday routines, habits, and choices that get in the way of clearer thinking and better relationships.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Tara works with clients to set small, realistic steps and then checks progress together. She helps people sort through loyalty patterns, expectations, and roles that began in childhood and still influence current choices, addressing family of origin issues when they come up.
In sessions she addresses practical concerns like money stress, work pressure, and timing major life changes. She also guides conversations around intimacy, commitment issues, jealousy, and forgiveness. When needed, she helps people develop new coping skills for anger, seasonal mood shifts, or compassion fatigue.
Tara’s background in social work informs how she connects life circumstances with emotional patterns. She encourages clear, concrete plans rather than large theory talks. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to explore fit and goals.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in practice are brief skills training and cognitive-based strategies. Brief skills training focuses on teaching specific tools for managing stress, anger, and anxiety so people can use them in daily life. Cognitive-based strategies help identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced thinking to reduce worry and improve decision making.Another helpful approach is work that examines patterns that started in childhood. This explores how family roles and expectations still affect current relationships and choices. It can be useful for people who want to understand why they repeat old habits and how to choose differently now.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made, and plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-in visits when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to remote sessions so the work connects to everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, depression, workplace issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on clear steps, skill building, and checking progress together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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