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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Tara
LCMHC in North Carolina with 17 years of experience. Tara Knight focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
Tara uses straightforward, practical sessions that emphasize an honest working relationship. She listens to what is happening now and helps people set small, doable goals. Sessions often mix client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
She has a long history in substance use treatment and ran several programs in Florida and North Carolina earlier in her career. That background informs how she talks about addiction, relapse risk, and motivation to change. It also shapes how she supports people facing caregiver stress, family-of-origin problems, blended family issues, and communication breakdowns.
Tara helps people work through trauma-related symptoms, domestic violence impacts, and grief by focusing first on safety, then on practical coping skills. She uses behavioral strategies to reduce overwhelming symptoms and skills from DBT when emotions feel out of control. Motivational interviewing is used when ambivalence is blocking progress.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She expects clear goals and regular check-ins about what is and isn’t helping. People who choose this approach get a mix of conversation, skill practice, and problem-solving focused on real-life changes.
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How these approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Each method targets different problems such as anxiety, mood instability, or unhelpful behaviors.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals and preferences. From there she adjusts the balance of talk therapy and skills practice so the plan fits the person’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for appointments during breaks or from different locations. It also makes it possible to continue work with a licensed professional even if circumstances change, while keeping focus on practical skills and regular check-ins.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She combines client-centered conversation with practical skills from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience, including earlier work running substance abuse programs in Florida and North Carolina.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.