Tara Wight
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMHC
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My approach is creative, collaborative, and person-centered. As a therapist, I like to be a curious observer, understanding how OCD shows up for you. Although ERP sessions are quite structured compared to typical talk therapy, the work will be tailored to your experience. The goals of therapy may sound lofty, but we take them one step at a time. We just focus on that next step. I have also treated anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I’m interested in ideas around shame, social connection, grief, belonging, and acceptance of uncertainty.
My approach is creative, collaborative, and person-centered. As a therapist, I like to be a curious observer, understanding how OCD shows up for you. Although ERP sessions are quite structured compared to typical talk therapy, the work will be tailored to your experience. The goals of therapy may sound lofty, but we take them one step at a time. We just focus on that next step. I have also treated anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I’m interested in ideas around shame, social connection, grief, belonging, and acceptance of uncertainty.
Location
Licensed in Florida, New York, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, PTSD, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity
Education
New York University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Tara
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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What inspires me in this work
When people share that they're doing really fun, meaningful, valued things in their lives that they were previously avoiding because of OCD—and I see their faces light up when they talk about it—it's so inspiring. Seeing that happen for just one person makes me want it for everyone I'm working with.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I try to be present and authentically myself. I know that therapy is a very unique experience that's not really comparable to anything else—you're telling another person things you may have never told anyone before, while they tell you very little about themselves. If that feels uncomfortable and takes some time to get used to, that's okay. One step at a time.
How I show up for Members
If I'm going to ask my Members to do challenging things regularly, I'd better be doing the same. It's inspired me to try challenging things in my own personal life, in solidarity with my Members.
My approach to ERP and supporting progress
I've seen exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy work well enough times to feel confident in its effectiveness. Watching ERP work is a beautiful thing to witness. If progress is taking longer than expected, I try to figure out what's going on and work with Members to see what could be improved or tweaked. If OCD has restricted someone's life, I want to do everything I can to help them work toward loosening up those restrictions.
Why our members love working with Tara
J.C.
Good experienceNo complaints. Always a great session with Tara
A.S.
Good experienceTara really is the best. She has helped me so much since I began working with her. She has truly shown me how strong I am and how I can overcome OCD. I’ve learned so much from her, and I’m so glad she is my therapist!
G.S.
Good experienceTara is one of the most incredible human being I’ve ever come in contact with. My son loves her and is excited to be better to make Ms. Tara proud
J.C.
Good experienceTara is great at her job and an asset to your organization.
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