Tanya McClung, LCMHC, LCPC

Tanya McClung is a licensed counselor practicing in West Virginia. She holds the LCMHC and LCPC credentials and brings ten years of direct counseling experience to her work. Tanya focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Her approach centers on building a trusting relationship and helping people notice what gets in the way of feeling better. Tanya uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person's pace and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping. Tanya’s background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Concord University and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Over the past decade she has worked with people facing grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. She also has experience with issues such as attachment, abandonment, chronic illness, dissociation, and identity questions. In sessions she aims to move beyond symptoms to look at underlying patterns that fuel distress. That often means trying small, practical steps between meetings and checking what works in real life. Tanya also has experience leading groups and has facilitated family-focused sessions in past roles. People who choose Tanya typically want straightforward guidance and practical strategies, along with a counsellor who listens and adapts to their needs. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How Tanya’s Approaches Work for Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist helps people name their goals and supports them at a manageable pace, which can be helpful for trauma, stress, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions clients learn to identify unhelpful thoughts, try small changes, and notice how new behaviors affect mood and daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These tools are useful for handling intense emotion, reducing reactivity, and improving relationships in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques stay useful and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Ask about the available online options when you begin the matching process. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so sessions are more practical for family or work schedules.