Tanya Smith, LMHC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical, client-centered care and aims to create sessions that feel collaborative and respectful. She uses straightforward language and clear goals in sessions so people know what to expect.

Her work centers on common stressors like anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses ADHD, eating and body-image concerns, and caregiver stress. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focus areas and are part of the concerns she can address.

Tanya uses several therapeutic approaches to fit the person in the room. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. These methods are combined with a collaborative tone so sessions are tailored to each person's goals.

Her prior roles have included case management, psychotherapy, trauma and abuse work, and substance abuse treatment. That background informs how she talks through safety, coping skills, and step-by-step change plans with clients.

Sessions are framed around respect, openness, and practical problem-solving. Tanya aims to help people identify stressors, try new responses, and track small wins over time. She encourages flexibility in scheduling to fit therapy into everyday life.

How Tanya Uses Key Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward the life they want, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the relationship and the client's perspective. Sessions center on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity around goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings together. It uses simple exercises to test thinking patterns and try new behaviors, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework to work well in an online setting, and they will discuss what will be most helpful during the first meetings.