Tarisha McCullen
LCSW
Practical, compassionate therapy for daily struggles
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- Warm nonjudgmental care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
About Tarisha
She meets people where they are and uses practical, personalized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all plans. Sessions focus on real problems like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship strain. Tarisha also supports people dealing with ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and postpartum challenges.
Her work includes help with communication problems, family concerns, workplace stress, and parenting pressures. She has experience addressing more specific issues such as trichotillomania, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and challenges faced by veterans and armed forces families. Tarisha also assists people struggling with self-esteem, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
Tarisha describes her style as warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then collaborates with each person to set goals and pick tools that fit their life. That might mean learning new ways to manage strong feelings, building better routines, or practicing different communication skills.
To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Tarisha welcomes clients who prefer to work in English and accepts international clients through the usual intake process.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy
Tarisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address strong emotions and life challenges. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to help manage anger, anxiety, and mood swings. These are practical tools people can use between sessions to reduce reactivity and feel more in control. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills so people can express needs more clearly and resolve conflict with less hurt. This work helps with intimacy concerns, family problems, and workplace interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tarisha will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most, and she invites feedback so sessions remain relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around a workday, and offering more flexibility for scheduling. For many people, remote sessions also make it simpler to keep continuity of care while managing life changes and geographic moves.
At a glance
- Listed location
- North Carolina
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (North Carolina)
- LCSW · No. C010453
- NPI
- 1164831178
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tarisha address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Tarisha uses a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach. She listens first, then works collaboratively to choose practical strategies that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a range of mental health issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients through the intake process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.