Tara Schoeller

Tara Schoeller is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Georgia who brings 25 years of experience across school, clinic, and private practice settings. She earned a Master of Social Work from Columbia University in New York City in 1999 and a Bachelor of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine’s in Minnesota, where she also studied psychology as a minor.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and offers coaching as part of care. Her approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and rooted in empathy and respect for each person’s strengths.

Therapeutic methods used in sessions include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based techniques, client-centered practices, and strengths-based approaches such as motivational interviewing and targeted interventions. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so individuals can share openly while working toward clear, goal-oriented progress.

Tara emphasizes meeting people where they are, helping to increase self-awareness and developing practical tools to support healing and positive change. She creates a welcoming space designed to build on personal strengths while addressing specific concerns, and she is committed to walking alongside clients throughout their therapeutic journey.