Tamara Blau , LCSW, LISW

Tamara Blau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in the State of Ohio. She earned a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University in 1996 and brings decades of frontline experience to her work.

Her career includes more than 15 years in public social service settings supporting adolescents and their families, and most recently she worked in a school environment with middle school aged youth. Across those roles she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, behavior challenges, and the stress that can accompany parenting.

Tamara is known for a nonjudgmental, supportive, and compassionate approach that helps establish and sustain strong therapeutic relationships. She adopts a client-centered stance, collaborating with each person to define achievable short-term and long-term goals. Tamara focuses on helping individuals and families develop practical skills and strategies to manage present concerns and prepare for future challenges.

Approaches Tamara Uses and What Online Care Offers

Tamara frequently draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the individual s experience and empowers people to set their own goals - this approach is well suited to those seeking a supportive space to explore personal challenges and identify priorities.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Mindfulness therapy is included in her toolkit as well; it teaches present-focused awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity, which can be useful for managing worry, mood fluctuations, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tamara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time in partnership with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing appointments to fit busy schedules and reducing barriers related to travel. For many people, working with licensed professionals through these modalities makes ongoing care more accessible and easier to maintain.