- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tamara
Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker who helps parents handle common and urgent stresses. She focuses on practical steps for everyday struggles like anxiety, anger, depression, and the strain of parenting. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, intended for caregivers who need clear direction and steady support.
She uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening to what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
From there she draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are also part of her toolkit for making change feel manageable. Her background includes more than a decade working in public social services and many years supporting adolescents and families in school settings.
That experience shaped a practical style that aims for real-life solutions rather than theory. She has helped people with depression, anxiety, behavior challenges, grief, trauma, and parenting stress. Sessions aim to set clear short-term steps and longer-term goals.
She emphasizes skill-building so clients leave with tools they can use at home. Typical work includes improving communication, managing strong emotions, and creating coping plans for stressful moments. Tamara holds a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University.
She practices in Virginia and offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence for people ready to make changes.
What Tamara works with
Everything Tamara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tamara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tamara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Tamara’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to you. In an online session this means the therapist builds understanding by asking about your priorities and adjusting the pace to your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical exercises to test and change them. It works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and parenting-related stress because it gives concrete tools to use between sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is made, with an emphasis on skills you can practice at home.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful when face-to-face interaction helps conversation. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, coaching-style prompts, or follow-up between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around caregiving duties, work schedules, and school commitments.
Questions people ask about Tamara
What concerns does Tamara address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and parenting strain. Additional areas include addictions, relationship and family concerns, workplace issues, panic, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is nonjudgmental and client-centered. She blends practical skill building with cognitive and mindfulness techniques to create manageable plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 10 years of professional experience plus earlier work in public social services and school settings supporting adolescents and families.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, listed as VA LCSW and OH LISW. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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