- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- LGBT and identity issues
About Tara
Tara Wojtkunski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and stress. She also addresses LGBT issues, family-related concerns, and guilt and shame.
Tara structures sessions to let people speak plainly about what they are feeling. She listens without judgment and helps people name difficult thoughts and emotions. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and what a person wants to change.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that keep someone stuck. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice painful feelings while moving toward values-based actions. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used to steady strong emotions during hard conversations.
Tara also uses client-centered and existential approaches to explore meaning and personal choices. That can look like talking about identity, life transitions, or the impact of trauma. Sessions mix practical skills with deeper reflection depending on what a person needs.
She pays attention to issues that often sit with guilt and shame, including gender dysphoria, self-harm thoughts, and post-traumatic stress. Tara helps people break down problems into doable steps and practice new ways of responding.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then act in ways that reflect their values. It can help when guilt or shame makes someone avoid important relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive self-critical thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss options, and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process means techniques can shift as goals change or as someone learns what helps them most.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break. They also let people use practices such as mindfulness exercises or behavioral homework in their everyday environment, which can help link skills learned in sessions to real situations.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, stress, trauma, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name the feeling, notice unhelpful thoughts, and practice small behavior changes informed by CBT and acceptance-based ideas.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience providing counseling and therapeutic support.
What credential and location are on record?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Georgia.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.