PMHNP, 8 years of experience
Hi, My name is Tara. I am a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), and a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Georgia. I received my master's degree in nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia. I received my PMHNP certification from Valdosta State University in 2021. My experience ranges from caring for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics.
During an initial evaluation patients can expect a brief introduction, and we will quickly move forward to discuss specific issues or challenges you may be facing. Lastly, we will establish a treatment plan tailored specific to your needs and goals (i.e. medications, therapy, follow up recommendations). **If you require a specific time slot that is not available (early/late) please message me and I will do my very best to accommodate your needs!!
My experience working with a vast array of ages, ethnicities, cultural diversities, over the last 9 years has brought me to a place where I feel I can provide the very best care for my patients.
***I do NOT prescribe/refill controlled medications through my online practice (ie. ativan, xanax, valium, klonopin, adderall )*** Everyone is welcome here. I am eager to work with anyone who needs and/or wants to become a better version of themselves! -Depression -Anxiety -PTSD -Bipolar Disorder -Schizophrenia -Schizoaffective Disorder -OCD -Mood Disorders -Personality Disorders -Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease) -History of addiction (Not currently treating active addiction)
Supportive therapy primarily focuses on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult a patient's life circumstances or psychological challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or (CBT) is based on the idea that how people think about situations can affect their feelings and behaviors. The goal of CBT is to help people identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, learn self-help strategies, and change their behavior. CBT is often used in addition or in conjunction with medications.
Psychoeducation is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic intervention that provides patients and their family/friends with information and support to help them understand and cope with stressors.
7 ratings with written reviews
July 3, 2025
I enjoy speaking to Tara. She helps me understand why I'm feeling the way I feel. She gives me insight on the way I'm feeling. She is comforting and easy to talk to.
June 18, 2025
I had my first appointment with Dr. Tara Smith it was refreshing talking to her. She seemed very interested in my well being. When we talked she was open-minded and was empowering. I felt she made me comfortable and willing to open up to. I look forward to our future sessions together.
May 11, 2025
Tara is awesome. She listens intently and addresses all of my concerns. She messages back very quickly and goes above and beyond! I’m truly blessed to have her in my care team. She got a medication approved for me with my insurance that I have never gotten coverage for before. Y’all, she’s amazing.