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Tarin Bickford, LISW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! My name is Tarin Bickford and I've been a clinical social worker for more than two decades. In that time, I've worked with children and adults dealing with a wide-variety of issues such as trauma, addiction, mental health concerns, intimate partner violence, PTSD and child abuse (as well as many other life-altering issues). My approach to therapy is multi-faceted and I incorporate many modalities into my work (although I primarily use cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and solution-focused therapy).

Life can be so challenging and I commend you for taking the first step toward a better future. Engaging in the therapeutic process opens windows and doors you didn't even realize were closed. Together we can work on anything that is troubling you so that you can enjoy life to the fullest. I want to help you become the best version of yourself and will do this by fostering a therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect, trust and an abundance of kindness.

You deserve to be safe, happy and well-treated. Let's work together to turn your life into exactly what you want it to be.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IA LISW 008088

OR LCSW L13422

WA LICSW LW61367668

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tarin Bickford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Working with Tarin has had a large positive impact for me, my relationships, my confidence, understanding myself. She validates my experience and challenges me to do better, just right!

Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

I am so thankful for Tarin. I was so nervous about starting therapy again. Now I feel like I am finding goals to work toward.

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Tarin is and has been a fantastic support and coach. Listening to my concerns and talking me through learning. I am so very thankful for Tarin!

Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Tarin is so insightful. I often feel like she is saying exactly what I'm thinking/feeling but in a more eloquent and clear way that reveals even more about myself to myself. I feel so comfortable with her and exceedingly confident in her expertise. As a therapist myself, I appreciate her professionalism and compassion, and I find I am often wondering 'what would Tarin say/do' while in session with my own clients.

Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

She is responsive, intuitive, and caring. She wants to help

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Easy to talk to, professional, reliable. I am enjoying this new chapter of my life and look forward to what the future holds

Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Tarin for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with