- Person-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-based strategies
About Tanya
Dr. Tanya Harrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana who blends humanistic listening with practical tools. She focuses on helping people make meaning of hard moments and find steady ways forward. Her work is grounded in respect, empathy, and a belief that people can uncover strengths they may not see yet.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage stress and anxiety. She also draws on attachment-informed thinking to understand relationships and how early patterns affect current challenges. Sessions focus on real-life steps clients can try between meetings.
Dr. Harrell has seven years of counseling experience with a wide range of concerns. Her background includes supporting people affected by domestic violence, rape, and other trauma, as well as work with homeless families and children. That experience shapes a practice that pays attention to safety, resilience, and practical coping strategies.
Common concerns she addresses include depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing body image issues, caregiver stress, attachment difficulties, and challenges related to adoption and foster care.
People can expect a warm, person-centered stance in sessions. Dr. Harrell listens for each person's perspective and tailors interventions to match their goals. Her aim is to help clients identify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and move toward a more manageable daily life.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions toward those values even when distressing thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotions. It helps people understand recurring interaction styles and build healthier ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means techniques may shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care when life circumstances change, while still focusing on practical skills and values-based action.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, parenting struggles, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style or approach used?
The practice is person-centered and empathetic, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice values and change unhelpful patterns.
What professional background informs this work?
Dr. Harrell brings seven years of counseling experience and has worked with people affected by domestic violence, rape, trauma, and homelessness.
What credentials and region are associated with the therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available for your needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.