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Tara Hartley, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tara. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

She is amazing, always responds and sessions are always very helpful

Reviewed November 2023

Listens, genuinely cares, and offers good advice. What more could you ask for?

Reviewed July 2023

More about Tara

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 5 years of experience working as a therapist and two years as a substance abuse counselor. I am member of a TF-CBT cohort where I have gained extensive training working with clients with trauma. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, couples therapy as well as other mental health disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and dialectical behavioral therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Tara Hartley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639718612.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.021785 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Tara Hartley

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Recommend Helped Helpful Understanding Anxiety Easy Grateful The best

She is amazing, always responds and sessions are always very helpful

Reviewed November 2023

Listens, genuinely cares, and offers good advice. What more could you ask for?

Reviewed July 2023

Tara does a great job very insightful highly recommend her. Always does a great job and has a nice way of getting to the route cause

Reviewed June 2023

She is really understanding and easy to talk to and gives great advice and helps me think my situation through completely very professional

Reviewed September 2022

Tara is amazing. She has really helped me through my anxiety in my relationships and overall. I really trust her and have built a great relationship over the past few months.

Reviewed August 2022

Tara is amazing. She makes me feel accepted and welcoming.

Reviewed December 2021

Tara is quick to listen and respond. She validates what I’m saying and offers new perspectives, when needed. I really appreciate her!

Reviewed December 2021

Extremely helpful! Always understanding with my busy schedule, and all around easy to talk to

Reviewed December 2021

Honestly before I started therapy I was hesitant. It's a great choice I made though. I can connect with Tara a lot and she helps me a lot. I am truly glad I decided to do counseling and keep up with it

Reviewed November 2021

Tara is very good at helping people. She helped me and i am forever grateful

Reviewed June 2021

Their was a point in my life where I felt that my whole world was coming down. I found BetterHelp thru my job, and went for it. I started talking to Tara. Messaging every day and weekly phone calls. It was the best decision I ever took. Tara made me realize and help me better understand about self care. About ME! Because before anything else, I need to be okay. Tara has helped me so much. Life is a struggle, and looking for help is the best decision anyone can make! Thank you Tara!!

Reviewed May 2021

I started to take therapy with Tara recently, but she has been really supportive to me! And giving me good tips to calm my anxiety. I would definitely recommend her for certain type of topics! Really good. :)

Reviewed May 2021

Tara has been extremely helpful when it comes to understanding my own feelings and recognizing what triggers those feelings. I know I can send her a message throughout the week and she responds back with great feedback. I’m truly grateful for her being there to listen and offer support.

Reviewed April 2021

I think Tara is great in the short time we have spoken I have felt like I am finally getting some control over my feelings although I have a lot of work to do, I’m confident that Tara will help me through it. Highly recommend as she is kind and gentle hearted! Thanks much !

Reviewed March 2021

I think she does an amazing job. She really helps remind me that it is important to take care of yourself and there is nothing wrong with it. She provides great resources and great feedback that really helps enforce doing what will make you healthier and happier.

Reviewed February 2021

Tara is wonderful. She’s very responsive and very authentic

Reviewed February 2021

Amazing counseling, would definitely recommend to friends and family

Reviewed January 2021

I like the way she can relate and to validate my feelings in a way I feel more understood.

Reviewed January 2021

Having the opportunity to talk to Tara from the comfort of home, along with when it works for my schedule is a huge benefit! She’s always willing to listen, message, or set up a session if needed.

Reviewed January 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Hartley offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tara Hartley works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tara Hartley speak?

Tara Hartley speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tara Hartley have?

Tara Hartley has 7 years of experience.

Where is Tara Hartley licensed to practice?

Tara Hartley is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Tara Hartley accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Tara Hartley does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tara Hartley offer?

Tara Hartley offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tara Hartley?

Tara Hartley can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tara Hartley?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.