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Tara Best

LMFT

Tara Best , LMFT

Therapist in Oklahoma

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About Tara

Tara Best, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Oklahoma with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting individuals, couples, and families working through relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and mood-related issues such as depression and anxiety. Tara works with parents and children affected by trauma and offers care for people navigating grief, life transitions, intimacy-related issues, and stressors tied to work and caregiving.

Her approach emphasizes respect and compassion, meeting clients where they are and trusting in each person's capacity for growth. As an LMFT - which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she integrates practical, goal-oriented methods to address communication problems, blended family dynamics, and challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Tara also assists clients dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, domestic violence recovery, and common concerns such as money and career stress.

Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and realistic hope for change. Tara aims to provide clear options and steady support as people take courageous steps toward healthier relationships and improved coping skills.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and problem-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences. It offers strategies for managing symptoms of post-traumatic stress and for restoring a sense of safety and control in daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes immediate goals and small, actionable steps toward change. It can be especially helpful for clients seeking clear strategies to improve relationships, parenting, or specific life challenges.

Finding the most effective approach is a collaborative process. Tara works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client's situation and pace.

Online sessions through video calls, phone work, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from locations where in-person options may be limited, all while working with licensed professionals trained in these methods.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tara Best have?

Tara Best has 3 years of experience.

Is Tara Best a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: OK LMFT LMFT00467.

In which languages does Tara Best provide therapy?

Tara Best provides therapy in English.

Where is Tara Best located?

Tara Best is located in Oklahoma.

How can I work with Tara Best as my therapist?

You can work with Tara Best through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tara Best work with international clients?

Yes, Tara Best works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tara Best cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English

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