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Dr. Tanya Harrell

Dr. Tanya Harrell, LPC

Therapist · Louisiana · 7+ years of experience

Therapist who blends practical tools with purpose

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At a glance

Listed location
Louisiana
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Louisiana)
LPC · No. 5628
NPI
1407325160

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  • Humanistic focus
  • Practical skills
  • Aging awareness

About Tanya

Dr. Tanya Harrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who blends humanistic and practical approaches to therapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and many life transitions. Her work also includes attention to aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice what matters to them and take small, practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and usable tools for everyday life. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns.

Tanya has seven years of counseling experience. Her background includes work with people affected by trauma such as domestic violence and sexual assault. She has experience supporting those facing homelessness and complex family stresses.

In the room she listens first, then helps people name their strengths and limits. She encourages clients to explore purpose and personal values while learning coping skills for mood, sleep, or impulse challenges. The tone is compassionate and straightforward.

People can expect conversations that prioritize their perspective and needs. Tanya aims to tailor strategies to each person’s life, whether the concern is caregiving strain, addiction, depression, ADHD, or adjustment to aging. The work is collaborative and focused on practical change.

She conducts sessions in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. Cost varies and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Approaches that translate into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes by focusing on what matters rather than on fighting difficult thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for mood issues, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with stressful events.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It can help people understand relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, and caregiver dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She collaborates with clients to try methods and adjust the plan over time.

Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let them connect from another state. Online work can also keep continuity when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals adapt activities such as behavioral experiments, value-based planning, and skills practice to work in remote sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help people with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and many life transitions including aging and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines humanistic, acceptance and cognitive behavioral ideas to focus on values, strengths, and practical coping steps in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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