Tanya Smith
Direct, affirming counseling for life and relationship stress
LPC South Carolina
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She creates an affirming space where people can talk honestly about anger, self-esteem, intimacy, parenting worries, and career stress.
Background and approach
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Tanya listens first, then helps clients name the problem and try small, doable steps.
She blends practical skills with attention to feelings so people leave with tools they can use right away. Tanya draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs.
She uses elements of cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking. She leans on attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns come up.
The Gottman Method helps when communication and connection are central concerns. Her style is warm and direct.
Tanya works with people who want clear goals and steady support through life changes. She also offers coaching for people who want focused help with decision points or career transitions.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Tanya practices in South Carolina as an LPC and integrates cultural awareness into care.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connects people to a session that fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online formats that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values; it can help when anxiety, depression, or life transitions get in the way of goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for intimacy issues and repetitive relationship problems. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and rebuilding trust, offering concrete skills for people who want better everyday interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions offer practical benefits like scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typed conversations. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English