- Client-centered care
- Practical CBT tools
- Focus on relationships
About Tiara
Tiara Shoals is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence so clients can talk through hard feelings and find clearer ways forward. Tiara aims to support people taking the first step toward change and greater well-being.
In session she focuses on listening closely and responding to each person’s needs. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Conversations are plain and focused on what matters most to the client rather than on clinical labels.
Tiara has three years of professional experience working with issues such as family conflict, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to identity and relationships. She also addresses concerns like ADHD symptoms, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes support for people navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships and multicultural concerns.
Sessions aim to build small, manageable steps clients can use day to day. Tiara emphasizes practical coping strategies along with space to process feelings. She encourages collaboration on goals and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needs change.
People who prefer a straightforward, empathetic approach often find this style helpful. To begin, clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How Tiara Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Tiara uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where clients can speak freely and be heard. This approach helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want to change. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches simple skills to reduce anxiety, shift mood, and improve daily coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tiara collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan so sessions stay practical and relevant to what the client needs at the moment.
If you want online options, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people keep continuity of care when location or life demands change. Licensed professionals can adapt both Client-Centered conversations and CBT skill work to remote visits, and Tiara will discuss what will work best for your situation when you begin.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Tiara help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, and related areas like career strain and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on listening first and using practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors when useful.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of professional experience working on relationship issues, family conflict, motivation, and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Oklahoma LPC credential and practices out of Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.