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Tara Sedov

Therapist · Washington

Tara Sedov, LICSW

Compassionate support for life's transitions

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  • Strengths-based approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Supports caregivers

About Tara

Tara Sedov is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, and ADHD-related struggles. She works with individuals facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, relationship and communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Tara also supports people dealing with identity questions, immigration adjustment, and obsessive or compulsive behavior.

Tara uses a person-centered, strengths-based style. She partners with clients to set practical goals and to build coping skills that fit everyday life. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps people can use between meetings. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs.

With eight years of clinical practice, Tara has experience across diverse concerns and communities. She attends trainings and conferences to stay current and to better support different cultural and identity backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals. She is licensed as an LICSW in Washington and Massachusetts.

Her work often includes helping people weigh major life choices, such as moving abroad, and supporting the emotional adjustments that follow. She blends talk-based strategies with coaching-style tools and breath work when helpful. This mix aims to give concrete skills for stress management and improved day-to-day functioning.

Tara offers services in English and accepts international clients. If you want to explore parenting stress, ADHD coping, or life transitions, she helps people identify steps forward and build practical routines that stick.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Washington, Massachusetts

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on present-day coping and skill building. One common approach emphasizes person-centered work, where the therapist listens closely and helps people set clear, achievable goals to reduce stress and improve daily routines. This is useful for parenting challenges, anxiety, and getting through life changes.

Another helpful strand is skills-based coaching blended with breath work. This pairs short, practical exercises with breathing techniques to reduce physiological arousal and support focus. It can be useful for ADHD-related struggles, impulsivity, and managing overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify what feels most useful and will adjust methods as goals evolve. This is a team effort focused on what helps the client most.

Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It also can enable shorter check-ins when that's all someone needs between longer sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based. She works in partnership with clients to set goals and build practical skills for daily life.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has eight years of clinical experience and attends trainings and conferences to expand her skills and cultural understanding.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Washington and Massachusetts. Her practice is based in Washington.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Tara?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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