Tara Whitecotton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Illinois therapists accepting new clients
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About Tara
As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, life challenges, relationship issues, etc. I bring a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy, focusing on areas such as coping skills, communication skills, social connections, and personal growth. I see you as the expert of your life and I am here to help guide you in finding solutions that work for you
My therapeutic work spans a wide range of experiences, from addressing workplace stress and relationship difficulties to supporting individuals through significant life changes. I’m particularly passionate about creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal insights.
I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I strive to offer personalized, empathetic guidance that honors individual experiences and strengths. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, seeking to improve relationships, or working through personal transitions, I’m committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional support.
What Tara helps with
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Tara works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Tara and I are building a very supportive relationship. I find her easy to talk to. She has good advice for me and when we are done with our weekly conversations I feel better and have strategies for navigating my potential difficulties.”
- “Tara is an incredibly kind and thoughtful person and while I kinda take up a lot of time with my talking she’s a great listener and a very knowledgeable person. Her input is also completely spot on and really touches me every time. She says everything right, and I’m so thankful to find her.”
- “Tara is great. She doesn't sugar coat my situation and is very straightforward in he assessments and her counseling is very helpful. I'm feeling better about myself and feeling more able to handle my situation.”
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- “Extremely knowledgeable and patient. Helpful and sets clear goals to follow. Also kind and understanding.”
- “I haven't been in therapy long, but so far every session has been helpful. Finding new techniques, journaling, grounding, breathing exercises. Im looking forward to more sessions.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.