Tanya Smith
Florida LMHC focused on relationships, stress, and recovery
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About
Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She has provided case management, psychotherapy, trauma and abuse treatment, and substance abuse treatment across a range of presenting concerns. Her specialty areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting, anger, depression, and ADHD, among other focus areas.
She has worked with children, teenagers, adults, families, and couples facing life transitions, behavioral challenges, loss, and relational strain. Her approach centers on a collaborative, client-focused process that attends to dignity, respect, and openness while avoiding judgment. Tanya draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Tanya aims to tailor sessions to each person’s stated goals and circumstances. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of values and emotion, and she seeks to structure work in ways that align with what each individual or family hopes to accomplish. She offers flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs.
She has worked with children, teenagers, adults, families, and couples facing life transitions, behavioral challenges, loss, and relational strain. Her approach centers on a collaborative, client-focused process that attends to dignity, respect, and openness while avoiding judgment. Tanya draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Tanya aims to tailor sessions to each person’s stated goals and circumstances. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of values and emotion, and she seeks to structure work in ways that align with what each individual or family hopes to accomplish. She offers flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH18196
- NPI Number: 1538681135
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Online and remote counseling approach
Tanya provides remote sessions that integrate structured skills work with relational and experiential exploration. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps identify thought and behavior patterns and works with clients to develop concrete strategies for coping and change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and grounding skills that support emotion regulation and stress management.Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform the collaborative stance in remote sessions, creating space for clients to guide priorities while the therapist reflects, validates, and supports deeper emotional processing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be incorporated to help clarify personal values and to consider committed action even when uncomfortable experiences arise.
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to deliver the therapeutic approaches listed above and to adapt to what works best for the person seeking support.
How much clinical experience does Tanya have?
Tanya has 11 years of experience working in areas such as case management, psychotherapy, trauma and abuse, mental health treatment, and substance abuse treatment.
What are her professional credentials?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with license FL LMHC MH18196.
Which languages does she use for therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Tanya located?
She practices in the state of Florida.
What ways can I work with her remotely?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Tanya?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.