Tarrah Grady , LCSW

Tarrah Grady is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Missouri, bringing over 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on partnering with clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and support meaningful change while helping them pursue their full potential.

Her background includes work across a range of clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, inpatient addiction treatment, correctional facilities, schools, and suicide intervention organizations. She has provided counseling for couples and individuals of all ages, led group sessions, and responded to crisis situations, gaining broad experience with diverse client needs.

Tarrah has completed specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), along with solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma therapy, and play therapy. She draws on these approaches to tailor interventions to each person’s situation and goals.

Her therapeutic style is warm, engaging, and interactive, grounded in respect and compassion and offered without judgment. Tarrah works collaboratively with clients to take the courageous first steps toward change and growth, and she looks forward to working with clients seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Tarrah draws on evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help with intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and the feelings tied to them, often used when past events continue to affect present-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tarrah works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these modalities to find the best fit, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that fit their daily lives and obligations.