Dr. Tanya Harrell, LPC
Compassionate Louisiana LPC for life transitions
- Trauma and abuse support
- Family and relationship care
- Stress and anxiety relief
About Dr. Tanya Harrell
Dr. Tanya Harrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, human-centered perspective to mental health care. With a career shaped by work across diverse settings, she has supported adults, children, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, and homelessness. Her clinical background includes direct counseling with survivors of rape and other traumatic events, as well as providing services to homeless families and children, which contributes to a deep understanding of how adversity affects daily life and relationships.
Her approach blends humanistic and existential influences with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, encouraging clients to explore meaning, identify strengths, and develop skills to manage symptoms. Dr. Harrell emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, listening carefully to each person so treatment can be tailored to their perspective and life goals. She works collaboratively to help people recognize their potential, build resilience, and move toward purpose in ways that reflect their values and circumstances.
Dr. Harrell takes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and seeks to meet clients where they are, offering support that honors individual experience while fostering growth and practical coping strategies.
Her approach blends humanistic and existential influences with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, encouraging clients to explore meaning, identify strengths, and develop skills to manage symptoms. Dr. Harrell emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, listening carefully to each person so treatment can be tailored to their perspective and life goals. She works collaboratively to help people recognize their potential, build resilience, and move toward purpose in ways that reflect their values and circumstances.
Dr. Harrell takes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and seeks to meet clients where they are, offering support that honors individual experience while fostering growth and practical coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Tanya Harrell have?
Dr. Tanya Harrell has 7 years of experience.
Is Dr. Tanya Harrell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are LA LPC 5628.
In which languages does Dr. Tanya Harrell provide therapy?
Dr. Tanya Harrell provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Tanya Harrell located?
Dr. Tanya Harrell is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Dr. Tanya Harrell as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Tanya Harrell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Tanya Harrell work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Tanya Harrell works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Tanya Harrell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment where the client is viewed as the expert on their own life; this humanistic approach helps people explore values, build self-understanding, and strengthen confidence in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, making it useful for family, intimacy, and abandonment-related issues.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Tanya Harrell works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to tailor treatment to the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from their home, work, or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not practical.