Dr. Tara Harvey , LPC

Dr. Tara Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked across a range of mental health settings and in educational roles, bringing a breadth of practical experience to her practice. Dr. Harvey approaches therapy with an interest in balancing mind, body, and spirit so that past, present, and future challenges can be managed in ways that support growth and resilience.

She uses a flexible, client-focused approach and draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and psychodynamic strategies to fit each person’s needs. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Dr. Harvey also addresses specialized concerns such as abandonment, attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and a variety of relationship and identity matters. She works collaboratively with people to identify the best therapeutic path and supports clients as they pursue meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Tara Harvey integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the pace and goals come from the client, which is helpful for building self-awareness, confidence, and stronger relationships. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when appropriate - DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be useful for high emotional reactivity, self-regulation challenges, and relationship difficulties. Determining the best approach is a collaborative process; Dr. Harvey works with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances so the therapeutic plan fits them rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Dr. Harvey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for those balancing work, family, or health needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations within Tennessee, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while still focusing on meaningful, practical progress.