- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Life transitions
About Tara
Dr. Tara Harvey is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She brings 20 years of experience and works with adults on issues like grief, self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She practices in Tennessee and offers help in English.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions often include strategies to manage difficult feelings, tools for behavior change, and skills for healthier communication. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Over two decades she has worked in a range of mental health settings and has taught in therapeutic contexts. That background informs a flexible approach that borrows from several styles to match each person’s needs. She draws on methods that target thoughts, emotions, and everyday habits.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete steps to try between sessions. Therapy can cover practical problems like sleep and eating concerns, caregiver stress, or workplace strain as well as deeper issues such as attachment, past abuse, or identity-related questions. The work is paced to what each person can manage.
If someone wants to begin, they follow a matching process and schedule based on availability. The focus is on helping people find clearer coping, better daily routines, and more satisfying relationships over time.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions often include strategies to manage difficult feelings, tools for behavior change, and skills for healthier communication. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Over two decades she has worked in a range of mental health settings and has taught in therapeutic contexts. That background informs a flexible approach that borrows from several styles to match each person’s needs. She draws on methods that target thoughts, emotions, and everyday habits.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete steps to try between sessions. Therapy can cover practical problems like sleep and eating concerns, caregiver stress, or workplace strain as well as deeper issues such as attachment, past abuse, or identity-related questions. The work is paced to what each person can manage.
If someone wants to begin, they follow a matching process and schedule based on availability. The focus is on helping people find clearer coping, better daily routines, and more satisfying relationships over time.
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 therapy approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space. It helps people clarify what matters and build on their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved relationships, which can help with intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those goals. If a method isn’t helpful, adjustments are made together so work stays relevant and doable.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit more easily into a busy day, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments during work breaks or when schedules shift. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable within everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and many life-change concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is person-centered and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and offers tools to manage feelings and daily routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings and in teaching roles.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.