Tara Knight, LCMHC

Tara Knight is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and a range of relationship and family concerns. She centers her work on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and guides each person through a collaborative process of exploration and change. Tara blends client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring interventions to match each individual's needs and goals.

Her professional path began in substance abuse treatment, where she managed several programs in Florida and North Carolina. She later established a general counseling practice in North Carolina, working with adults, children, and families on issues such as stress-related disorders, mood concerns, trauma recovery, and family dynamics. Throughout her career she has focused on practical strategies that help people reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and regain a sense of control and purpose.

Tara brings a straightforward, compassionate style to sessions and emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and gradual change. She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, bipolar disorder, parenting and blended family issues, communication problems, codependency, and coping with life changes. Her aim is to provide clear guidance and support so people can move past what is holding them back and toward more satisfying, balanced lives.