Dr. Tara Harvey
LPC
Practical therapy for strong emotions
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- Skills focused
- Evidence informed
- Collaborative care
About Tara
Dr. Tara Harvey is an LPC who offers therapy for people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and depression. She addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, attention differences, and workplace or career stress. Dr. Harvey works to make sessions practical and focused on real-life change.
She brings 20 years of experience in mental health settings and education from the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College. Her approach blends client-centered listening with targeted techniques so sessions feel grounded and useful. She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral ideas and emotion-focused work.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people identify patterns that keep problems stuck and then practices new skills in real situations. Sessions often include skill-building, thinking about emotions, and reviewing progress week to week.
Dr. Harvey also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand past influences on present behavior and on dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. This mix can suit people dealing with trauma, addiction, or strong anger responses.
She practices in Tennessee and carries the LPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her practice.
She brings 20 years of experience in mental health settings and education from the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College. Her approach blends client-centered listening with targeted techniques so sessions feel grounded and useful. She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral ideas and emotion-focused work.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people identify patterns that keep problems stuck and then practices new skills in real situations. Sessions often include skill-building, thinking about emotions, and reviewing progress week to week.
Dr. Harvey also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand past influences on present behavior and on dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. This mix can suit people dealing with trauma, addiction, or strong anger responses.
She practices in Tennessee and carries the LPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her practice.
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 these approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist mirrors what is said, helps people feel heard, and supports them in finding their own solutions to anger, stress, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In sessions clients learn to spot patterns, try different responses, and practice skills between meetings to reduce anxiety, anger, or addictive urges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping. It includes practical techniques like distress tolerance and emotion regulation that help during strong anger or crisis moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and preferences. Then she will suggest options and try methods collaboratively, adjusting as needed based on progress and feedback.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a break at work or to attend from another location. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Tennessee
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Tennessee)
- LPC · No. 6043
- NPI
- 1831820331
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Harvey address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, and related issues such as grief, intimacy problems, sleep and eating concerns, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with skill-building exercises to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.
What is her background and experience?
Dr. Harvey has 20 years of experience in a range of mental health settings and holds education from the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.