Tanya Smith
Compassionate guidance for life transitions
Start with Tanya SmithLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Tanya Smith is a licensed professional counselor practicing in South Carolina with 15 years of experience as a mentor, therapist, and life coach. Her state counseling credential (SC LPC 7676) reflects her authorization to provide professional counseling services in South Carolina.
Over the course of her career she has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career-related stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and she has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her listed specialties also include stress, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Tanya integrates methods from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.
She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and she aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take that first step. Tanya looks forward to working with those who choose to begin that process.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Anger, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Adoption, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LPC 7676
- NPI Number: 1952959280
- License: LPC (South Carolina) #7676 exp 2027-08-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or adapting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care for most situations.
A major benefit of online therapy is the flexibility it offers. Individuals can connect in the format that best fits their needs and comfort level - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide online care, and if a different therapeutic match is preferred, clients can switch therapists at any time.
How much experience does Tanya Smith have?
Tanya Smith has 15 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Tanya Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tanya Smith is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina, holding the state counseling credential SC LPC 7676.
In which languages does Tanya Smith provide therapy?
Tanya Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Tanya Smith located?
Tanya Smith is based in South Carolina.
How can I work with Tanya Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Tanya Smith by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Tanya Smith cost?
Session costs can vary based on factors like location and therapist availability. Therapy is billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.