Dr. Tara Harvey, LPC
Therapist focused on practical change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Tennessee
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Tennessee)
- LPC · No. 6043
- NPI
- 1831820331
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- Skills for emotion regulation
- Support through life changes
- Focus on aging issues
About Tara
Dr. Tara Harvey is an LPC with 20 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the effects of trauma. She also supports concerns around grief, self-esteem, parenting, caregiver strain, and aging and geriatric issues. Tara practices in Tennessee and works with adults facing life changes and intense emotions.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for mood and behavior change. She also draws on emotionally focused and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that keep people stuck.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. Clients learn ways to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve communication. Tara balances short-term problem solving with deeper work on attachment and past experiences when that fits the client.
She has worked in a range of mental health settings and in teaching roles. That background shapes a straightforward style that aims to make change feel possible and steady. Tara emphasizes collaboration and practical steps people can use between sessions.
People considering therapy are invited to try an initial conversation and see how approaches fit their needs. She encourages questions about goals and methods so each plan matches what the person hopes to achieve.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for mood and behavior change. She also draws on emotionally focused and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that keep people stuck.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. Clients learn ways to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve communication. Tara balances short-term problem solving with deeper work on attachment and past experiences when that fits the client.
She has worked in a range of mental health settings and in teaching roles. That background shapes a straightforward style that aims to make change feel possible and steady. Tara emphasizes collaboration and practical steps people can use between sessions.
People considering therapy are invited to try an initial conversation and see how approaches fit their needs. She encourages questions about goals and methods so each plan matches what the person hopes to achieve.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on warm, nonjudgmental listening and building a collaborative relationship; it helps people feel heard and decide the direction of their work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and making it easier to keep regular appointments during work weeks or caregiving days. Licensed professionals can guide how to use exercises and practice skills between sessions so therapy feels useful in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara address?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and related concerns like self-esteem and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Tara combines client-centered listening with practical skill teaching. She balances short-term techniques and deeper work based on each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical and teaching roles in mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC licensed in Tennessee and maintains practice in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.