Tara Prom, LICSW

Tara Prom is a Minnesota-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. She supports parents and caregivers facing burnout and compassion fatigue, and she helps people coping with trauma, mood challenges, and changes in life circumstances. Tara aims for straightforward, respectful conversations that focus on what matters most to each person.

She structures sessions around the client’s goals and pace. That may mean working on practical coping skills, talking through past hurts, or testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Tara uses a mix of client-centered listening and goal-focused techniques to keep therapy grounded and useful.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past abuse or painful events. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and build momentum when people feel stuck.

With 11 years of experience and a Minnesota LICSW credential, Tara blends clinical knowledge with down-to-earth guidance. She adapts sessions for parents juggling caregiving, people with ADHD trying new routines, and those managing mood conditions like bipolar disorder.

Starting therapy with Tara involves simple steps and a focus on practical progress. She emphasizes small, realistic changes so clients can try things between sessions and notice what helps. This steady, collaborative approach aims to make therapy feel manageable during busy or stressful times.

How Tara’s approaches translate to online work

Tara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and actions that keep problems active. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress because it breaks problems down into manageable steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurts continue to affect current life; it focuses on processing painful memories and building safety in the present.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and collaborating so the person feels heard and respected. Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Tara discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed, so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single style.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, cutting down commute time, and making it easier to keep regular progress. Discuss with Tara how to structure sessions to match your day-to-day needs and goals.