- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles. Tanya aims to make sessions collaborative and straightforward so clients can tackle pressing problems without extra jargon.
She uses a blend of approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy.
Background and approach
That mix lets her match techniques to each person’s needs, whether the goal is coping skills, better communication, or facing painful memories. Tanya has a background in case management, psychotherapy, trauma and abuse work, and substance use treatment. She has experience helping people through life changes, grief, self-esteem concerns, and intimacy issues.
These settings shaped a practical, problem-solving orientation in her sessions. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so sessions stay useful.
Parents often come for help with family stress, communication, and balancing caregiving demands. Sessions are scheduled to fit clients’ lives and are adapted to individual pace and comfort. Tanya encourages straightforward conversation about goals, which helps people leave with specific next steps and tools to practice between meetings.
What Tanya works with
Everything Tanya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tanya helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tanya lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Tanya’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them even when feelings are hard. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck from old patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It often involves practical exercises between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape close relationships and helps people improve connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Tanya works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and style. She may combine elements from different approaches and check in regularly so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and sharing exercises. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let clients touch base between meetings or use brief, flexible support during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, child care, or other obligations while keeping the focus on real change.
Questions people ask about Tanya
What concerns can Tanya help with?
Tanya works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, parenting matters, trauma and grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and eating concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals and practical strategies while treating people with respect and openness.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience in areas such as case management, psychotherapy, trauma and abuse work, and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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