About Tanya

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy that helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful, with attention to each person’s goals and everyday challenges.

She uses straightforward methods from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes.

Background and approach

Tanya also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live by their values, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationships and attachment are central concerns. Many clients come for help with grief, trauma, self-esteem, body image, and parenting strain. She also supports people navigating divorce, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and eating-related issues.

Tanya makes space for conversations about identity, including LGBT concerns, and the practical problems that follow life transitions. Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Sessions are goal-oriented but flexible, and she works with people to build skills they can use between meetings.

She emphasizes clear explanations, simple coping strategies, and step-by-step plans so progress feels manageable. Tanya offers several online session formats to fit different needs, and she encourages prospective clients to describe what they hope to change. The process begins with a brief questionnaire and scheduling, so people can match with a therapist and set workable appointment times.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationships and helps people learn new ways to connect and communicate when attachment or intimacy problems are central.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps, so therapy stays focused on agreed priorities and measurable steps forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy accessible and flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates between appointments. These options allow scheduling around work, parenting, and other responsibilities while maintaining a steady workflow toward goals.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Tanya often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and parenting and family challenges.
What is her general therapy style like?
Tanya uses a client-centered, collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. She aims for respectful, nonjudgmental sessions that feel doable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health treatment, psychotherapy, case management, trauma, and substance use contexts.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the credential LMHC, specifically a Florida LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Tanya offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is the cost structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the listed availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
11 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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