Tara Gilliard (she/her)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

Compassionate virtual psychotherapist offering evidence-based support, real talk, and tools to help you heal, grow, and feel less alone now.

Therapist in New York

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating. Many of my clients struggle with self-esteem challenges, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in old patterns. Together, we create a supportive, nonjudgmental space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater confidence, resilience, and meaningful change.

My Background and Approach

I bring a warm, empathetic, and collaborative presence into the therapy room, grounded in evidence-based practice and deep respect for each client’s lived experience. My work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, with an emphasis on resilience and self-discovery. I integrate clinical training with genuine human connection to help clients create lasting, meaningful change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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