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Dr. Tara Harper

Licensed Professional Counselor
Pennsylvania

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Substance Use / Addiction
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Great to meet you!

Dr. Tara Harper has over 30 years of experience as a mental health and substance use clinician. She earned her doctoral degree in Psychology at Northcentral University. Dr. Harper has a rich background in working with adolescents, young adults, couples and families through community-based organizations and schools. Dr. Harper specializes in addressing challenges related to substance use, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, she actively contributes to mental health advocacy as a member of the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Planning Committee and the Black Youth Suicide Workgroup. Additionally, Dr. Harper serves as a board member of the Black Brain Campaign, an advocacy organization dedicated to eradicating mental health stigma in the black community and supporting clinicians of color in obtaining their licenses. Her multifaceted involvement reflects a dedication to fostering positive change in mental health and substance use awareness.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Dr. Harper employs a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers individuals, couples, and families to take control of their own lives. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including substance use, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and trauma. A certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in Pennsylvania, Dr. Harper is proficient in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Multi-systemic Therapy (MST).

What you can expect from our first session

Dr. Harper believes therapy is a ongoing partnership. She strives to empower her clients at every step of their journey.

Tara's style is

Affirming
Open-minded
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Tara accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Geisinger
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Tara

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at National University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Multi-Systemic (MST), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Play, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Relational, Structural Family, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)