Dr. Tara Harvey, LPC

Dr. Tara Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of clinical experience. She trained 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 therapeutic skills.

Dr. Harvey approaches therapy with an eye toward balancing mind, body, and spirit, helping clients address difficulties from the past, manage current challenges, and prepare for future transitions. She draws from multiple evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), positive psychology, and client-centered therapy, tailoring techniques to each person’s needs.

Her work focuses on helping adults and teens navigate interpersonal violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, and major life transitions, and she also provides support for men transitioning from incarceration. Dr. Harvey emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to explore change at their own pace and to build the skills and insight needed to move forward. She encourages prospective clients to consider what change might look like for them and to take the first step toward growth with a guided therapeutic partnership.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Tara Harvey integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s own goals and perspective, creating space for self-exploration and growth and it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to support healthier coping. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Dr. Harvey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Harvey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.