Dr. Tara Harvey, LPC
Practical therapy for life transitions
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- Midlife change
- Trauma recovery
- Stress and anxiety
About Tara
Dr. Tara Harvey is an LPC who practices in Tennessee and has about 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and midlife transitions. She also supports concerns around relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, career change, and ADHD. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make steady, practical change.
She frames therapy as a process that will look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior together. Sessions often focus on clearer thinking, building coping skills, and repairing everyday relationships. She draws on several treatment approaches and tailors them to each person’s goals rather than using one fixed method.
Dr. Harvey trained at the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College and has worked in multiple mental health settings. That background informs a practical, problem-solving approach grounded in real-world experience. She pays attention to how past events shape current patterns and what can be done now to change them.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools to try between sessions. Dr. Harvey encourages people to set small, manageable goals and to track progress over time. Her approach is collaborative - she helps people decide which strategies fit their life.
Her interests include a wide range of concerns such as parenting stress, caregiver burnout, body image, chronic illness, blended family issues, and questions around gender and sexuality. She also addresses complex issues like attachment struggles, abandonment, and recovery after interpersonal violence.
She frames therapy as a process that will look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior together. Sessions often focus on clearer thinking, building coping skills, and repairing everyday relationships. She draws on several treatment approaches and tailors them to each person’s goals rather than using one fixed method.
Dr. Harvey trained at the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College and has worked in multiple mental health settings. That background informs a practical, problem-solving approach grounded in real-world experience. She pays attention to how past events shape current patterns and what can be done now to change them.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools to try between sessions. Dr. Harvey encourages people to set small, manageable goals and to track progress over time. Her approach is collaborative - she helps people decide which strategies fit their life.
Her interests include a wide range of concerns such as parenting stress, caregiver burnout, body image, chronic illness, blended family issues, and questions around gender and sexuality. She also addresses complex issues like attachment struggles, abandonment, and recovery after interpersonal violence.
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 and remote care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building understanding and acceptance so people can find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs support making decisions, improving self-esteem, or working through relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, and can help with overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. That collaboration helps shape the plan and lets techniques be adjusted as progress is made.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide people to choose pacing and tools that fit their daily routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Harvey help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and midlife transitions among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that mixes conversation with skill-building. Expect concrete tools, goal-setting, and a focus on what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 20 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings and in educational roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.