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Tamara Blau, LCSW, LISW
Virginia
LCSW counselor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Goal focused work
About Tamara
Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, substance issues, trauma and grief. Her practice also covers parenting strain, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, workplace problems, panic symptoms, and mood concerns.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying practical alternatives. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful, alongside client-centered discussions and mindfulness skills to manage strong feelings.
Tamara’s background includes long experience in public social services and work in school settings supporting middle school youth and their caregivers. That work involved addressing behavior problems, parental stress, and common adolescent challenges. Her prior roles shaped a straightforward, skills-oriented approach to everyday problems.
In sessions she helps people set short-term steps and longer-term targets. She supports practice of new skills between meetings and checks progress over time. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are part of the toolkit when people want clear next steps or help strengthening motivation.
People who want organized, practical sessions that focus on problem solving and skill practice often find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and can follow the site process to start.
How Tamara uses practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the client's goals. The therapist follows the client's priorities and supports people in choosing what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, panic symptoms, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice patterns of thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may use brief CBT exercises, motivational questions, or solution-focused steps depending on what helps most in early sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten a check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. They also allow practicing skills between meetings and reviewing progress together so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and related workplace and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and client-centered. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and checking progress.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and previously worked in public social services and school settings supporting middle school youth and caregivers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW in Virginia and LISW in Ohio and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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