Tamara Gilarski, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 35 years in practice

Tamara Gilarski brings 35 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW4107 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1407997729 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Tamara

Tamara Gilarski brings 35 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and coping with major life changes. She also helps people managing trauma, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Her approach is straightforward and calm. She works to build a welcoming space where people can say what they feel and think without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to match each person's needs, with practical steps discussed alongside deeper reflection. Tamara draws on long experience to help people sort through family of origin issues, divorce and separation, abandonment, and infertility concerns. She also addresses more specific situations such as grief, dissociation, hoarding, impulsivity, and challenges related to aging or neurodiversity.

People who prefer clear, conversational therapy often find her style useful. She balances listening with gentle guidance and helps people try different ways to cope and problem-solve. The tone is steady and respectful, with attention to immediate concerns and longer-term goals.

Beginning therapy with Tamara starts with a simple conversation about what matters most now. From there she helps set manageable goals and checks in on progress as work continues. Many clients appreciate that she keeps plans practical and focused on what they can do between sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tamara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
Gender dysphoria
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on clear tasks and real-world changes. One common approach uses structured problem-solving and coping skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety; it helps people break big problems into smaller steps and try new habits. Another practical method focuses on processing trauma and difficult memories through guided conversations, helping people make sense of painful events and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and comfort level. If one way doesn’t feel right, she will adjust the plan so it matches what you want to work on and how you prefer to engage.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial expressions and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping consistent progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tamara commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues such as abandonment, divorce, grief, and hoarding.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm and conversational, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk. She combines listening with practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 35 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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