- ACT techniques
- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship and family concerns. Her work also covers parenting, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and career-related struggles.
She focuses on how patterns from the family a person grew up in show up in adult life. Tanya talks with clients about attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, and blended family dynamics. She also addresses related issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and commitment or control problems.
Her sessions use practical, skills-based methods. Tanya draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques to help people notice values and take meaningful steps, and attachment-based ideas to look at relationship roles learned in childhood.
Tanya works in a collaborative, straightforward way. Conversations focus on concrete strategies for communication, emotion regulation, and managing day-to-day challenges. She incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when people need tools for intense emotions or crisis coping.
Over her career she has supported people navigating life changes, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and complex co-morbid conditions. Tanya emphasizes clear goals, repeated practice of skills, and checking progress together. Those considering therapy are invited to review online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small committed steps toward them while allowing uncomfortable thoughts to be present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing concrete skills to change those patterns, which helps with depression, anxiety, and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and helps people notice recurring roles and expectations in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they adapt methods so sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication rather than only talk about the past.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video to practice interaction skills or use phone check-ins for lower bandwidth and brief updates. Ask about the specific session formats when you select See online therapy options so logistics match your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She works with adults on family of origin patterns, attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and blended family concerns.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skills, communication strategies, and observable changes in behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Tanya has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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