Tara Harvey is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee, with 15 years of experience. Educational experience comes from the University of Tennessee, Lindsey Wilson College, and Berea College. Tara’s career has led her to a variety of mental health settings where she has practiced and taught in the therapeutic arena.
Tara believes that through therapy, the mind, body, and spirit can be balanced and the difficulties of the past, present, and future can be managed. Using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including but not limited to, CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, and Person Centered therapy, Tara will work with you to find the therapeutic approach that best fits your needs and addresses your concerns. She specializes in adult and teen issues, interpersonal violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, personal life transitions, and men transitioning from incarceration.
Change begins from within and through the journey of therapy one can become their best self. Come see what that might look like for you! As Ghandi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Tara Harvey. 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.
Dr. Harvey is a wonderful therapist who listens and responds with empathy. She is thoughtful in her approach as she suggested several possible methods for dealing with my anxiety while also helping me see the sources of the anxiety. I highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 19, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Could not ask for better
Written on Aug 30, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Kind and patient when listening to me.
Written on Jun 13, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Dr. Harvey is very supportive and down to earth
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I’ve been seeing Dr. Harvey for two months now. I’m very pleased with every session and looking forward to continuing my journey with her!!
Written on Mar 07, 2026 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing and helpful. 12/10
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had a few sessions with Dr. T and she has already helped me so much. She is a wonderful listener and it blows me away how she can take my rambling jumbled thoughts and explain them to me in medical terms that really helps. Highly recommend.
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been seeing Dr. T for a little bit now. She is very kind and considerate of my feelings, even when they’re kind of out there. She gives really good advice and does very well at active listening. She always seems to know when to ask questions or when to just let me vent. Out of all the counselors I’ve ever seen in my life, she is one of the best.
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Harvey helped me on the first day of talking. She has given me tools that work very well. It isn't easy but they work. I believe she is an expert in the field. I feel very lucky to have been paired with her.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Harvey is a joy to work with. She is intelligent, open minded , and supportive of me during my self improvement journey. She encourages me to find new coping behaviors and strategies. I reccomend her highly.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Tara for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
The best!!! She's helped me through so much.
Written on Nov 05, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I’m so glad i got matched with Dr T. After a bad first experience with another therapist i was about to give up, but she encouraged me to give it another go and i’m so glad i did! Building a therapeutic alliance with Dr T has been super rewarding, and although the work is hard, i’m glad i’m doing this for myself. Dr T will come in clutch with statements that blow everything wide open and she’s exactly what i need in my life now.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. T is an incredible therapist. She creates a safe, engaging space where I feel safe to share my thoughts and experiences.
She regularly holds me accountable for my actions and helps me to foster more healthy thought processes.
Through working with her, I have been able to meet myself where I am currently in my mental and emotional states, but also feel motivated in setting achievable goals for being a healthier and more present version of myself.
I am very grateful to have Dr T in my life, and hope to continue working with her.
Thanks for being the best, Dr T!
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very pleased and she has helped me work through a good number of inner turmoil issues within myself and going on within my life, couldn’t ask for a better therapist
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only had one video session so far and lots of texting. Dr Harvey is very supportive and empathetic. I look forward to more sessions and to my healing.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Harvey is a rare human being: both expert in her field, attentive to specific therapeutic goals we have set together, and extremely present, focussed, thoughful and kind. She is never afraid to share insights or not, intuiting the needs of the moment. I would recommend her unconditionally to anyone who feels stuck and is ready for some gentle, consistent and prodding.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and anger management
I’m so grateful for having Dr. Harvey and as my therapist ! She is a real professional and an amazing person. When we just started, I was so mentally exhausted and stressed, but after 5-6 months of our sessions, I feel much happier. I gained so much confidence and inner peace :) thank you for that!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She is a great therapist! She cares about me and guide me over to the right directions!!!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Harvey was an amazing therapist to work with! She really helped me work through the complications going on in my life and would glad recommended her to others.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Down to Earth, Calls it as she sees it. Measured but direct.
Glen K
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is the best !
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I've had a few therapists in the past and speaking to them always felt so clinical. Dr T's sessions make me feel so comfortable so I can really get to the crux of the support I need. She makes me feel heard and like my struggles are valid
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Amazing!
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr Harvey is awesome
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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