Tanya Smith, LMHC

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Narrative-informed counselor focused on practical change

Details

Name	Tanya Smith
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	11

About Tanya

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. Tanya takes a straightforward, compassionate approach so people can feel heard and make steady progress.

She draws on Narrative ideas to help clients rethink the stories they tell about themselves. That often pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, where the focus is on values and small changes that fit a person's life.

Background and approach

Tanya also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Tanya aims to create a respectful space and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.

She emphasizes skills that can be practiced between sessions and returns to what matters most for the client. Her background includes work in psychotherapy, trauma and substance use treatment, and case management. That experience informs how she supports people through grief, parenting stress, eating and body image concerns, and challenges around intimacy and commitment.

Tanya understands difficult transitions and the frustration that comes with stalled progress. She focuses on small, manageable steps and keeps treatment tailored to the person in front of her. If a client prefers, she adapts materials and exercises to fit busy lives and different communication styles.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Tanya works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tanya among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tanya directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tanya directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that translate well online

Tanya integrates Narrative ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. Narrative approaches focus on the stories people tell about themselves and help uncover alternatives that feel more hopeful and useful. That can be helpful for issues like identity, shame, and relationship patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes values and small, practical steps. It teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her approach, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that puts the client's goals first and supports exploration at the client's pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try tools together, and adjust methods based on your goals and preferences. That shared planning helps tailor sessions so they actually fit the client's daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing encouragement, short coaching-style exchanges, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Tanya address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, parenting and family problems, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and client-focused, with an emphasis on practical skills, values-based choices, and reworking personal narratives to support change.

What experience does the therapist have?

Tanya has 11 years of experience in psychotherapy, trauma and abuse work, substance use treatment, and case management.

What are Tanya's credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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