- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, and ADHD. Tanya works with people at different life stages and supports those facing major changes or ongoing challenges.
Her work is grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions are collaborative and practical. She helps people name hard emotions, notice patterns in relationships, and practice new ways of responding.
Tanya has experience in case management, psychotherapy, mental health treatment, and substance use work. That background informs her focus on both immediate coping skills and longer-term emotional shifts. She often addresses communication problems, commitment issues, and blended family stresses in therapy.
In sessions she uses clear techniques from CBT and ACT to address unhelpful thoughts and values-based action. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to look at attachment and the emotions that keep people stuck.
People meet practical goals such as reducing anxiety symptoms, improving relationship interaction, managing cravings, or getting through grief. Tanya also supports issues like body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and recovery from domestic violence. She offers services in English and does not take international clients.
How EFT, ACT and CBT are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people name difficult feelings and see how those emotions shape relationship behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches willingness to notice thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and commitment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit the problem, goals, and personal style. That may mean trying EFT for relationship patterns, adding ACT skills for values-based action, or using CBT techniques for symptom relief.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on conversation and exercises that can be done over video or phone. Discuss scheduling needs and practical preferences when arranging a first appointment to find what works best for everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tanya works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, and other methods to help people understand emotions and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of experience in psychotherapy, case management, mental health treatment, and substance use work to her practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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