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Tara Seay

Tara Seay, LPC-MHSP

Therapist · Tennessee · 11+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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  • Calm listening style
  • Practical goal setting
  • Evidence-based care

About Tara

Tara Seay is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and focuses on common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Tara aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for people seeking change.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and emotions. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and practical steps clients can try between meetings. Tara works collaboratively to identify what matters most to each person and to set small, achievable goals.

Her background includes helping people navigate family conflict and related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family dynamics, abandonment, and adoption or foster care matters. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, body image, and codependency. This range reflects clinical experience across many common life stressors.

Tara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She explains options clearly and helps clients choose approaches that fit their situation and preferences. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who appreciate straightforward guidance and a calm listening style may find her approach a good fit. If someone is thinking about changes in midlife, facing relationship strain, or managing mood concerns, Tara offers steady support and practical help to move forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches are used in online care

Many therapists use a few core evidence-based techniques to address mood and stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms. This helps with anxiety and depression by breaking down problems into manageable steps.

Another frequently used method emphasizes building skills and routines to manage emotions and daily demands. It teaches practical tools for coping with stress, improving sleep, and handling mood shifts so daily life feels more steady. Both approaches are about small, concrete changes rather than abstract ideas.

Finding the right method is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which technique to try first and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits better. Licensed professionals can also tailor sessions to work around work breaks, caregiving duties, or days when a longer appointment is helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara often address?

She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Family conflict and related issues like attachment, abandonment, and blended family concerns are also part of her focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens without judgment and helps clients set small, achievable goals to try between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Tara has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling. That time includes helping people manage mood concerns and family-related stressors.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do you begin if you want to work with Tara?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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