Dr. Tanya Harrell, LPC

Dr. Tanya Harrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana who blends humanistic and existential perspectives with evidence-based strategies to support individuals and families through life’s transitions. With experience serving people from diverse backgrounds, she has worked with adults and children affected by domestic violence, rape, homelessness, and other forms of trauma. Her clinical work has included counseling homeless families and children, which contributed to a broad understanding of how hardship and resilience shape the human experience.

Dr. Harrell emphasizes a compassionate, empathetic therapeutic relationship, aiming to see concerns from each client’s point of view and tailor support to their unique needs. She integrates the core principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful patterns, while also encouraging exploration of purpose and personal strengths central to her humanistic approach. Her goal is to assist clients in recognizing their potential, building coping skills, and moving toward meaningful goals. As an LPC, Dr. Harrell provides professional counseling grounded in both practical techniques and a respectful, client-centered stance.

Approaches in Online Therapy with Dr. Tanya Harrell

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for people struggling with anxiety, stress, or changes that interfere with daily life because it focuses on building psychological flexibility and purpose-driven choices.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of connection, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach can support individuals and couples working through relationship challenges, attachment concerns, and difficulties related to abandonment or caregiving histories.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to issues like depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete techniques to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Harrell works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors methods from these traditions to create an individualized plan. Together a client and therapist determine which strategies fit best and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so that licensed professionals can meet clients where they are. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working with therapists who use evidence-informed approaches.