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Tavares Bostic, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tavares is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tavares. View 50 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Tavares and I have only worked with each other for a short while and I trust in him to provide good sound bites and tools for me to practice outside of our talks. When the real therapy happens. Highly recommend!

Reviewed August 2024

Great helpful impactful genuine insight and practical guidance that cuts to the core of my issues- has helped move me in a great direction even after just a few sessions. Grateful for the time and engagement!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Tavares

  • 10 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW, LISW-CP

As a therapist, I understand the bravery it takes to be completely vulnerable with another

individual. My role in the counseling room is to meet you right where you are with respect,

compassion, and non-judgement. I find it a privilege to journey with a client.

Hi, I’m Tavares Bostic, I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Best known for my down-to-earth and very sound approach, I look to help people marry the discontent they may

feel in their lives, with proven coping mechanisms focusing on reducing symptoms related to

their mental health diagnosis. With over a decade of experience, I have long been an advocate for

helping remove the stigma attached to mental illness, helping couples renew their love and focus

to one another, and ensuring that older adults in assisted living and retirement communities

become educated on symptoms which are directly related to mental health diagnoses and become

motivated to address them by engaging in psychotherapy and most appropriate psychotropic

medication.

I was blessed enough to earn my master’s in social work with a certification in clinical mental

health from The University of Pittsburgh and my bachelors of social work from North Carolina

A&T State University. I believe that the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and Reality

therapy is one of the most effective ways of empowering individuals to become their best. I have

had the opportunity to work in multiple settings over the past 10 years and I’ve covered mental

illness across the spectrum.

Let’s sort out what troubles you in healthy ways by exploring your individual experience, and uncovering your unique strengths. I want to empower you to

find your best path through this life as you heal from past hurts and search for meaning, purpose, and direction.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Grief Depression LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Attachment issues BDSM Kink Alternative Sex Culture Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing Impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and End of Life Counseling Immigration Issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual Disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and Discrimination Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexual Dysfunction Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Tavares Bostic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134545908.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904011014 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · North Carolina · C010090 · Expires April 2026
  • LISW-CP · South Carolina · 12058 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Tavares Bostic

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

50 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Amazing Recommend Helpful Listens Support Thoughtful Professional The best

Tavares and I have only worked with each other for a short while and I trust in him to provide good sound bites and tools for me to practice outside of our talks. When the real therapy happens. Highly recommend!

Reviewed August 2024

Great helpful impactful genuine insight and practical guidance that cuts to the core of my issues- has helped move me in a great direction even after just a few sessions. Grateful for the time and engagement!

Reviewed August 2024

Love my therapist. So awesome!

Reviewed August 2024

Tavares has been a great help to me. He has helped me identify my issues and organize my thoughts to create successful plans and agendas for my future.

Reviewed August 2024

We spoke for the first time. I am very comfortable and confident in him.

Reviewed May 2024

Tavares is very upfront and honest. He definitely makes your mind start thinking differently and opens your eyes in a positive way. I feel he has helped me a lot in the short time he has been working with me.

Reviewed March 2024

Tavares Bostic is simply amazing!!

Reviewed March 2024

Tavares does an excellent job of listening and helping process through issues that I wasn't equipped to deal with. I definitely recommend him to any younger people who feel like their journey through life leaves them a little confused

Reviewed February 2024

I have been working with Tavares for over 2 years. He's been a rock for me. When we began I was in a deep depression and needed support to be the man for myself and my family. I'm now out of my depression and am envisioning what's next professionally and personally. This process has truly helped me claim my voice and reclaim hope.

Reviewed January 2024

Tavares is a great therapist that truly listens and understands you. He also takes a no nonsense approach to the conservations where you will certainly be getting your money and time’s worth.

Reviewed September 2023

He listens to my concerns as he guides me down the wellness path. I'm sure I would not be able to navagate my healing journey without his help. I was reading an article about appreciation and I thought of Tavares Bostic. Thank you again for your support, it made a real difference for me!

Reviewed September 2023

From the first moment I spoke with Tavares I could tell that he was on my side and willing to help me heal from my past and supports taking steps in the right direction. He is thoughtful, asks questions when appropriate, and LISTENS without judgment. I just started working with Tavares but I am confident and excited to see where our work together takes me. Thank you, Tavares.

Reviewed September 2023

Sensitive, thoughtful, caring, and extremely supportive. He’s generous with his time and his thoughts, and I couldn’t think of a better person to include in your support network as a therapist.

Reviewed September 2023

I’ve been through many many therapists in my lifetime. Tavares is the most accepting, and helpful person I’ve ever met. He really helps you and makes you believe in yourself again, no matter how far down that hole you think might be. He’ll be there to bring you back. He is incredible at his work. Thank you Tavares!

Reviewed August 2023

He is by far the best therapist and very easy to talk to. He’s helpful and understanding. He truly cares and I appreciate him listening and helping me.

Reviewed August 2023

Made me feel comfortable enough to open up to him and get some things i've had on my mind out

Reviewed August 2023

Tavares is amazing! So insightful.

Reviewed July 2023

His expertise an subtle but enlightening questions an insight was thought provoking from my experience with him. Could not ask for a better first time therapist an although are time was short, I now have the first steps to bettering myself in my future endeavors an think in a wider perspective of not only myself but to think about others as well. To communicate what I want from people an have the confidence to do so, with time an thoughtful efforts I can now see myself in a better light.

Reviewed June 2023

I am very blessed to have a great counselor. There are no judgements. Though my brother(s) are no longer present, I feel like I am in very good hands.

Reviewed May 2023

The most compassionate therapist I’ve encountered

Reviewed March 2023

I am very blessed to have Tavares as my therapist. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

Reviewed March 2023

Tavares has allowed me to open up my life so naturally and for once, it doesn't feel like therapy. I mean that in the best way. It feels like I'm just talking with a friend full of knowledge to help me navigate so many different emotions and feelings in life. I brag to my homies about how my therapist is a homie. If he is the right match for a person, they will truly have an amazing person on their team.

Reviewed February 2023

The months, so far, spent speaking with Tavares has helped me really dig deep into areas I never thought I needed to before. It's helped me identify behaviors and the triggers that made changes come about. I absolutely love the way Tavares uses a "keep it 100" attitude when speaking with you. For me, this keeps the message he is delivering real and lets me know its not just from a book but its real in thoughts! I look forward to every session scheduled

Reviewed January 2023

I really can not say how much i enjoyed the time i have spent with Tavares, his understanding and empathy for my situation without any bias was a joy. I can not recommend him enough for the past 7 sessions i have actually looked forward to my time with him.

Reviewed December 2022

Tavares is a great match for me. He is great at guiding the discussion and has the perfect mix of professional with a personal touch. I would highly recommend him to a friend!

Reviewed December 2022

He is wonderful.

Reviewed December 2022

Thoughtful and I always leave the sessions with a better idea of what I need to think about!

Reviewed November 2022

Tavares is wonderful! I’ve tried therapy twice before and both times were unpleasant as my feelings were dismissed and invalidated. Tavares on the other hand makes me feel heard. I look forward to our sessions and his advice each and every time.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve continued to work with Tavares because he respects me, is thoughtful and has helped me to grow. I’m getting stronger through our work.

Reviewed September 2022

Using Better Help over the course of the last few weeks, I have needed to make some changes in Therapists and Tavares is such a great fit for what I am looking for throughout this journey. I cannot wait to continue forward.

Reviewed September 2022

I really like Tavares and he has offered good advice for me dealing with my current situations. When I first signed up with BetterHelp, I thought I only wanted to deal with a female therapist. Because of scheduling conflicts, I wasn’t able to connect with the female therapists that I had chosen. Tavares was another therapist that was on the list. Because I wanted to start sooner than later I decided to try him. Glad that I did!

Reviewed September 2022

Travis and I have only been working together for a few weeks but he is the best therapist I’ve had on this app I’m not even gonna lie. He gives Amazing advice, I feel like I’m being heard and he’s makes me actually want to challenge myself! I feel like he’s an old friend, 10/10 would recommend!!

Reviewed August 2022

The best therapist I've ever had.

Reviewed August 2022

I have had two sessions. He is clear and concise, professional and I believe he will be able help me get pass some decisions I need to make ahead and accomplish my what is best for me!

Reviewed August 2022

He’s awesome!

Reviewed May 2022

Tavares understands the needs of providers in our field. I appreciate his wisdom, tact and sense of humor!

Reviewed April 2022

Puts life back into perspective make you think and feel positive about yourself.

Reviewed April 2022

Easy going, supportive, and great listener. The conversations flow easy and by the end of the conversation many topics/ issues have been covered. It's like talking to a friend with a professional lense.

Reviewed March 2022

He is really good I look forward to talking to him on a regular

Reviewed March 2022

I've been with Tavares for a year and he has been super helpful and amazing he is always there to listen and give feedback on what I need and is great at helping me achieve my goals and better myself. This past year has definitely been for the better with T as my therapist.

Reviewed March 2022

Tavares is an excellent listener who balances compassion with challenge. He brings his authentic self to every session, which in turn, encourages his clients to do likewise.

Reviewed February 2022

Tavares is an amazing therapist because he listens to understand, has helped me to see challenging situations differently and always makes me feel heard as well as seen. He's helped me to navigate some difficult times and I'm forever grateful. BetterHelp is lucky to have Tavares on their team! Extremely lucky!

Reviewed December 2021

i always feel comfortable talking to Tavares and he always takes the time to listen and understand your situation then finds a way to resolve or alleviate your troubles at a steady pace. Tavares is professional without being intimidating and i always feel like i can message him in between sessions whenever i need. I would 100% recommend tavares to anyone who feels they need a little extra support.

Reviewed November 2021

I've had many therapists in the past but Tavares is the first to truly make me feel like he understands my concerns. He provides me with confortability I have never felt with any other therapist.

Reviewed July 2021

Tavares was very insightful and friendly but was also able to challenge me when I needed.

Reviewed July 2021

Tavares has been extremely open, clear, and practical in all his work with me so far. He's a great listener and open to what works best, yet still pushes me to continue improving my thought processes and the way I think about myself and my struggles. He uses a results-driven approach that focuses on trying new approaches and sticking with what works that I feel would be beneficial for most anyone else

Reviewed June 2021

This was a real dumping session for me, and I needed it! An uninterrupted chance to get erythg out that I've been holding in, without fear or being judged. Taveres feedback& homework let me know that he was listening and I appreciate that!! I'm really looking forward to working w/Tavares, to create a healthier new beginning!

Reviewed May 2021

Tavares is a great person for me to start my journey of therapy for the first time. Amazing demeanor, extremely understandimg and instills confidence. I would recommend him to anyone I know who is looking for similar support.

Reviewed April 2021

He's very helpful. He listens and responds accordingly. He's considerate and makes you feel like you're talking to a friend not a stranger and I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed April 2021

Super nice. Super helpful.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tavares Bostic offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tavares Bostic works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tavares Bostic speak?

Tavares Bostic speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tavares Bostic have?

Tavares Bostic has 10 years of experience.

Where is Tavares Bostic licensed to practice?

Tavares Bostic is licensed to practice in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Does Tavares Bostic accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Tavares Bostic accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tavares Bostic offer?

Tavares Bostic offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tavares Bostic?

Tavares Bostic can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tavares Bostic?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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