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You have taken the courageous step to a happier and healthier life...good for you!
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20 plus years of experience and am excited to work with you. Some of my specific areas of focus include depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. My approach is simple and straight forward...I believe it is crucial to have a trusting relationship with your therapist. Through that relationship we will take a journey of discovery and transformation together. And along the way we will conquer the issues that are holding you back or simply stressing you out.
In therapy I typically utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing with a general sense of Person Centered Therapy in which the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance.
I began my career working in Substance Abuse running several treatment programs in Florida and North Carolina. Eventually I started my own general counseling practice in North Carolina where I spent many years working with adults, children and families. Most of my time with clients was focused on stress related issues, depression & anxiety, trauma, and relationship and family dynamics.
I look forward to starting this journey with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
NC LCMHC 4130
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tara Knight. 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.
Tara is extremely kind and compassionate, easy to talk to and non-judgemental. She offers helpful advice and other ways to think about the issues you may be experiencing. She helped me to navigate through a difficult period of time and gain perspective and work to set boundaries.
Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Tara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Tara is the best! She listens and genuinely cares about what is going on in my life, and offers practical advice that fits into my lifestyle to help me improve. I've been seeing Tara for almost a year, and at this point she feels like a best friend I catch up with weekly.
Written on Feb 11, 2021 after therapy with Tara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tara has been an amazing and reliable support during a transitionary period in my life. She's an excellent listener with a relaxing interpersonal style that put me at ease and allowed me to open up. She's particularly skilled at helping me evaluate and challenge my patterns and beliefs for the better. Definitely recommend her!
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Tara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tara is an authentic, warm and caring counsellor who listens so very well and is very attuned. She is genuine, educated and experienced. She is easy to talk to and creates a safe space to be yourself and feel valued and respected. Her voice is very calming and she has helped me ground at times of distress and emotional upheaval with DBT techniques and other tools. I have waited several months to "evaluate" her because I don't personally trust face value too quickly, but what you see is what you get and Tara has earned my trust. I'm lucky to have found her.
Written on Oct 15, 2020 after therapy with Tara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
I feel so much better after talking things through with Tara. She listens patiently and she recommends an action which works. This tells me she understands what the issues I’m dealing with are. She’s great.
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Tara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Tara really understands and listens. She is open and makes the space feel safe to talk and explains things well, and is encouraging in general.
Written on Apr 19, 2020 after therapy with Tara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes