Tanya Smith, LPC

Tanya Smith, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and anger. She creates a calm, affirming space where clients can talk about hard things and find steady ways forward. Her style is warm and direct, and she focuses on practical skills that can be used between sessions.

With 15 years of experience, Tanya blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people settle on what matters most and take steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses in daily life. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she listens and builds trust with each client.

She works with people facing relationship struggles, parenting stress, grief, work and career concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other issues. Tanya also supports those coping with chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, and identity-related concerns for LGBT clients.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practical tools, and honest conversation. Tanya collaborates with clients to set small, doable steps and adjust the plan when life changes. She aims to help people build resilience and clearer communication skills so challenges feel more manageable.

Tanya practices in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions are conducted in English and are tailored to the individual’s circumstances.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values, even when thoughts and feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing patterns of thinking that lead to unhelpful behavior and trying practical alternatives to change daily routines and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tanya will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where you set priorities and the therapist offers tools and feedback.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Tanya during the matching and scheduling steps to find the arrangement that works best for your routine and goals.