- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Person-centered work
About Tara
Dr. Tara Harvey is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related challenges, sleep and eating concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques in sessions. She often draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify thinking patterns and on person-centered ideas to focus on the client's perspective. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her background includes work and teaching in a range of mental health settings and education from the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College. That mix of clinical and academic experience shapes how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
In a typical meeting she helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what works. Sessions include skill practice, reflective discussion, and steps to manage symptoms between meetings. She aims for clear, practical tools rather than abstract theory.
People who want help sorting through life transitions, trauma, anxiety, addictions, or relationship strain will find a direct, skills-focused approach. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
The clinician often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in plain, task-focused ways. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or change habits. DBT focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and practical skills for handling intense feelings and relationship stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That process is part of sessions rather than a one-time decision.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and reduce travel time. They also allow a shorter check-in or a session without video if that helps with concentration or energy. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work in remote meetings, including step-by-step skill practice and structured homework that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine practical skills and reflective conversation. Techniques include cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and person-centered listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience in a variety of mental health settings and has also worked in educational roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.