- CBT strategies
- ACT methods
- Emotion-focused work
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns that include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image struggles, parenting, anger, depression, and ADHD. She also notes work related to blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and forgiveness.
Her background includes case management, psychotherapy, mental health treatment, and substance abuse treatment across care settings. She has experience supporting people through life changes and adjustment periods. Tanya draws on years of hands-on work to inform practical session plans rather than abstract theory.
Tanya’s style emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach. Sessions are organized around the goals the person brings. She aims to keep interactions respectful and nonjudgmental while exploring what gets in the way of feeling or functioning differently.
She uses several therapeutic methods to guide sessions, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy. These approaches shape how she helps people notice painful patterns and try new ways of responding.
Tanya often combines structured techniques with reflective conversation. That can mean practicing short behavioral experiments, learning mindfulness skills, examining relationship patterns, or clarifying personal values. The focus is on practical steps a person can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and operate within a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Tanya commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking value-driven actions while learning to notice difficult thoughts without being ruled by them. CBT emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s goals and emphasizes listening and collaboration. Together, these approaches let sessions include short practice exercises, tracking behaviors between meetings, and reflective conversation about relationships and identity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tanya works with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending techniques and adjusting plans as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a daily routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical tools in remote sessions such as worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and behavioral experiments to support concrete change.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tanya works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image struggles, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, and related family or caregiver stress.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a client-centered, collaborative style and draws on approaches such as CBT and ACT to help people notice patterns and experiment with new responses to guilt or shame.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience in case management, psychotherapy, mental health treatment, and substance abuse treatment across care settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMHC practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.