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Hello! My name is Tahna. Welcome to BetterHelp! I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Maryland where I have been working with individuals and families for over 11 years. I hold an MA in Counseling Psychology as well as national certifications in hypnosis and life coaching. I currently work in private practice and a college counseling center. I have had the honor of working with a diverse client population, assisting them with a number of issues including life transitional challenges, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, health challenges and career concerns.
I am a person-centered therapist which means that everything we do will be a collaborative effort and my services will be tailored specifically to your needs and goals. My style of therapy is very relaxed and informal almost like speaking with an old friend. I am very integrative in my approach and utilize many therapeutic tools such as journal writing, challenging old and ineffective beliefs, affirmations, reviewing personal history and analyzing current relationships.
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to multicultural trauma, chronic pain, relationship counseling, coping with stress, and women's issues. I love my job and enjoy watching as my clients develop richer insight and employ new and more productive practices to reach their goals.
I am so excited and look forward to collaborating with you. Let's start building the life you want and deserve!
Professional experience
11yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsIntimacySelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tahna Purnell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is simply the best and a godsend. I am honored to have her as my counselor.
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Thanks Purcell is an AMAZING therapist. She truly listens to you, will ask thought-provoking questions and acknowledges you when you set & complete a goal. I am grateful for all she has guided me through. Tahna Purcell is a blessing!!
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tahna is hands down one of the best if not the best counselor I have ever had. She really listens, challenges me appropriately, helps guide and mentor me and helps empower me to be a healthier person and to set appropriate boundaries. I could not imagine the past few years without Tahna. I have grown tremendously as a person and she’s the best part of my support network.
Written on Feb 07, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I LOVE THE SEESIONS THEY'RE VERY HELPFUL
Written on Jan 30, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks
amazing therapist
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
It seems like, Tahna reaches out to me when I really need her.
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Tahna for 4 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tahna is extremely supportive. She helps put things in perspective and moves at a pace that is comfortable for me. She also ends every session ensuring that I'm okay. I trust her and her capabilities and am so fortunate to have found her.
Written on Sep 15, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Tahna is amazing!!
Written on Aug 31, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ms. Purnell has been a joy and a saving grace to work with. I have never felt judged and I've always felt listened too. Her personal approach has helped me through the darkest of days and I will forever be greatful for her heart.
Written on Jun 26, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Purnell has been my first counselor in me exploring online therapy! She has been nothing but supportive and amazing. She has made me feel understood and has validated a lot for me. She’s the best help i’ve received in a long time searching for the right therapist.
Written on Jun 24, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is absolutely fabulous. I feel listened to in a way I don’t think I’ve experienced before. Even if it’s just through simple questions, she challenges me to think about and share about my experiences in an open and healthy way. 10/10 recommend.
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 1 month
Tahna has a very calming energy that comes through in our video sessions. Marital counseling is hard work but she has created a safe, comfortable place for us to work through our issues. Tahna, also, makes sure that we both feel heard during our sessions. I have not yet felt dismissed or underrepresented in our sessions because she allows for both of us to speak completely. Highly recommend. 10/10
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks
Tahna has been a true gift as my counselor. Her resources are carefully curated to meet my busy needs. I travel often for work and don't always have time to schedule sessions but she gives me plenty of books to read, activities to try and goals to reach. I love feeling like I'm constantly improving even though we may not connect frequently. When we do connect she meets me where I am, is extremely thoughtful and is SO encouraging. I can't recommend her enough.
Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Tahna for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
She is very understanding and responds in a timely manner. She helps you to look at things from a different perspective and is willing to explain why that perspective should be looked at.
Written on Dec 19, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tahna is awesome!
Written on Oct 31, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m very impressed with the questions Tahna asks to get me thinking about my needs and narrowing down my most important issues.
Written on Oct 26, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tahna is COMPLETELY AWESOME!
Written on Sep 10, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve appreciated my sessions with Ms. Purnell thus far. She is empathetic and nonjudgmental which is greatly appreciated bc I am not comfortable speaking about things I think or feel. She responds in a timely manner and I like being able to converse in writing, again because I am not very comfortable talking about this stuff.
Written on Sep 01, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Thank you so much for your time Tahna! You were so kind, patience, helpful and understanding! Thank you for being so down to earth and able to connect with me!
Written on Aug 29, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Tahna is a great listener and has insights into things I would have never considered or thought about!
Written on Aug 16, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have working with Tahna for a little while now and I love her advice. She listened and was really nice about giving options on how I can fix my problems. She's funny and really and personal and felt like a friend.
Written on Aug 01, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Thank you for listening and giving advice. It is definitely helping me cope with my problems!
Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I love how understanding and supporting she is.
Written on Jun 14, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and sleeping disorders
Always kind and listens very well. I never had an issue with scheduling a time that works. She gives good advice and uses herself and marriage as examples. I like that she is fair and listens attentively.
Written on May 10, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Tahna is not only very profession but she is a great listener with an open mind.
Written on Mar 31, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I've already recommended BetterHelp to everyone I know, this has been the best counseling experience I've ever had. There is only some confusion sometimes because I don't always understand my own problems.
Written on Mar 30, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
It felt sooo comfortable speaking with Ms Purnell. I’ve been in therapy for over 5 years but this was my first online session, and I was truly impressed...the best decision I’ve ever made!!! The anonymity of online sessions just works for me and my personality. I look forward to future sessions.
Thanks so much
Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She is very understanding and provides me with useful activities to deal with your situations.
Written on Jan 05, 2019 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s an amazing therapist. I’ve been her patient for a few months now and I’ve learned two things. Help is good. Help is needed. I’ve never used a therapist before and feel lucky that I found one who understands me and my issues. I talk a lot and Tahna always listens to me. I particularly like the app as sometimes when I’m down or sad I can text her and express my emotions and she gets back to me when she can via text prior to our scheduled calls. This gives me a sense of comfort that I have someone I can reach out to. It also makes me feel connected in that I feel like I have someone who understands me and can help guide me without biases and judgment. I strongly recommend using this app and finding a therapist who matches what you are looking for.
Written on Dec 25, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She’s a pleasant spirit who makes you feel at home. I appreciate the way she listens but most importantly provides sound perspective.
Written on Dec 05, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Tahna has been a great help from the get go. She always has good advice and respects my wishes regarding which topic to discuss or not. I really appreciate that.
Written on Nov 17, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt
Tahna really helped me come to terms with a lot of things that I been struggling to acknowledge since I kept being subconsciously in denial over it. She helped me accept things and move on, and even offered many practical ways to cope. Even though I consulted her for a month, I feel immensely better than I did without counseling for most of my life.
Written on Oct 12, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks
Do this. If you’re here and looking, then take this step. You are worth it.
Written on Oct 07, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Tahna is very easy to talk to and extremely helpful. I just recently started seeing an online and in person counselor and I don’t have much experience prior to this, but I have been comparing my experience with regular in person therapy and online therapy and I find it easier to be myself with her because I’m not pressured internally to come off a certain way or anything. All her reactions and their effects on me are minimized due to the screen. It takes a lot of pressure away and makes it easier for us to come up with solutions together. I also have the liberty to be more descriptive and not feel the rush to confine my problems to an hour, like I do with my regular therapist. I think everyone should try this, because It might work for you and if it does, it will take your self improvement to a new level.
Written on Sep 25, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
A great listener and offered wonderful insight on some things I hadn’t considered. I look forward to more sessions with her.
Written on Sep 18, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career
Tahna is very calm and easy to speak with. She responds in a timely fashion and works with your schedule. She is positive and truly wants you to be the best you.
Written on Jul 09, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related
Tahna gave me quick clarity on a topic I had no idea how to begin addressing! Such relief!
Written on Jun 28, 2018 after therapy with Tahna for 2 weeks
Tahna is so easy to talk with! She is very personable and insightful and asks thought provoking questions that help me learn and grow. She shares encouraging words and new viewpoints to help me develop better ways of thinking and evaluating circumstances. I am grateful!
Written on Jan 22, 2015 after therapy with Tahna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, parenting, self esteem, and depression
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