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Tanya Smith

Compassionate CBT-informed counselor focused on collaboration

LMHC Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tanya

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in Florida who blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a client-focused stance.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience, she often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered approaches to help people address anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect, creating a nonjudgmental space where clients and therapist set meaningful goals together.

Tanya has provided care across a range of presenting issues including parenting and family problems, eating and body image concerns, anger and coping with life changes, as well as specialized topics such as LGBT matters, ADHD, and substance use. She also attends to complexities like blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and forgiveness work.

Tanya aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, combining skill-building, mindful acceptance, and emotionally focused strategies as appropriate. She offers flexible scheduling and several online session formats to fit different routines, and works with clients in English within Florida.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committed action to improve functioning and meaning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that helps people feel heard and supported as they work toward their goals.

Determining the best approach is collaborative: Tanya works with clients to explore which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses initial sessions to assess strengths and challenges and then tailors interventions, adjusting strategies over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for scheduling, allows continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, and supports a range of therapeutic tasks from skills practice to emotionally focused work. These formats let clients engage in treatment in ways that match their daily routines while accessing licensed professional support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tanya commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem problems, parenting and family conflicts, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is Tanya’s therapeutic style and approach?
Tanya uses a client-centered, collaborative style and integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally-focused and existential ideas to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does Tanya bring?
She has 11 years of experience in psychotherapy, case management, trauma-informed care, and substance abuse treatment across a variety of settings.
What are Tanya’s credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH18196.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Tanya?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English