Dr. Tara Harvey , LPC

Dr. Tara Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed studies at the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College, and her career has spanned a variety of mental health settings where she has both practiced and taught in the therapeutic arena.

She approaches therapy with an eye toward balancing mind, body, and spirit to help people manage difficulties rooted in the past, present, and future. Using a range of evidence-informed techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Person-Centered approaches, she collaborates with clients to identify the methods that best fit their needs. Her work focuses on adults and teens and includes treatment for interpersonal violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, and life transitions. She also has experience supporting men transitioning from incarceration.

Dr. Harvey emphasizes that meaningful change often begins from within and unfolds through the therapeutic journey. She offers thoughtful, practical guidance aimed at strengthening coping skills, improving relationships, and helping individuals move toward their goals. She welcomes exploration of what growth and healing might look like for each person.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Tara Harvey commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as foundational approaches in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting clients to explore their own solutions, which is helpful for building self-esteem and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or relationship skills are central concerns. DBT offers practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Harvey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care even when in-person visits are not possible.