Tara Whitecotton

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action in meaningful directions while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions because it emphasizes purposeful living and flexible coping.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building. This approach is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, mood shifts, and many everyday challenges where changing thought-behavior cycles can reduce distress.

Tara also draws on client-centered and motivational techniques to ensure therapy feels collaborative and respectful of each person's priorities. She works with clients to choose or combine approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring to sessions.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing communication styles. These formats allow ongoing therapeutic work without the need to travel, and they make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when life gets complicated. Tara will partner with each client to find the mix of techniques and formats that supports progress and fits daily life.