Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing grief, parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her work uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to look at emotions and attachment patterns. Sessions focus on identifying painful emotions and the interaction patterns that keep problems stuck. Tanya uses clear, practical steps so people can try new ways of responding between sessions.

Tanya blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful. That can mean practicing acceptance of difficult feelings while trying small behavior changes. She also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to explore how early bonds shape present relationships.

In session she talks through what matters most to the person sitting across from her and helps set short-term goals. Meetings typically include skill practice, reflection on emotional responses, and planning for real-life situations. Progress is reviewed often so work stays focused and useful.

Her background includes long-term work with diverse populations and a focus on cultural context and identity. People who value a direct, emotionally focused approach often choose her when patterns of hurt or disconnection feel familiar and hard to change.

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