About Tarisha

Tarisha McCullen is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people regain balance and wellbeing. She brings eight years of psychotherapy experience and a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. She focuses on common and painful concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

ADHD appears among the areas she addresses, alongside low self-esteem and mood disorders. Her practice also covers practical problems such as communication breakdowns and workplace strain.

Background and approach

Tarisha emphasizes respect and compassion in her work. She meets people where they are and adapts her approach to fit each person's needs. Sessions are intended to help clients find ways to cope, make changes, and reconnect with what matters to them.

Her background includes clinical social work practice in North Carolina working with a range of mental health issues. She has experience supporting people with trauma-related concerns, postpartum challenges, and caregiving or adoption-related stress. That range informs her ability to tailor support for different life situations.

In therapy she aims to be straightforward and practical. Conversations tend to focus on immediate problems, developing coping skills, and improving patterns like communication or emotional regulation. Tarisha welcomes working with adults navigating life changes, parenting strains, or mood-related conditions and is available to meet with people in English.

Her approach is collaborative: she helps people set goals and choose steps that fit their daily life so they can move toward clearer routines, better relationships, and improved wellbeing.

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Tarisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves teaching coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings. These techniques help people notice triggers and build small routines that improve day-to-day functioning.

Another approach concentrates on improving communication and relationship patterns. This involves learning clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair conflicts so that interactions feel less overwhelming and more manageable. For people dealing with grief, trauma, or parenting stress, the work often centers on steps to reclaim routine and self-care.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest methods that fit those needs. Clients and therapist make decisions together and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging can be a shorter option for brief guidance, homework support, or tracking progress between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward steady improvements.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Tarisha help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and mood disorders among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, focusing on practical coping skills and clearer communication tailored to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has eight years of experience as a psychotherapist and has supported clients with trauma, postpartum challenges, mood disorders, and caregiving or adoption-related stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
Tarisha is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist matching; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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