Tanya Smith is an LCMHC practicing in Utah with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. Tanya emphasizes a straightforward, strengths-based way of working that respects each person’s story and goals.
She helps people who feel stuck by talking through what is most pressing and practical. Sessions focus on building small, doable skills to manage panic, low mood, and overwhelming anxiety. Tanya also supports people coping with past trauma and substance use concerns by helping them identify steps that feel safe and manageable.
Tanya centers the client’s own knowledge about their life. She works alongside people to highlight strengths and to set clear, achievable goals. The tone is encouraging and direct, with attention paid to building confidence and self-love over time.
Her seven years of work include supporting people through mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She addresses issues such as guilt, shame, abandonment worries, and questions about life purpose in practical ways. The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.
People who choose Tanya can expect a cooperative approach that values their input. She invites clients to try small changes, notice what helps, and adjust plans as needed. To begin, prospective clients follow the provider’s matching process and schedule according to therapist availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online support
Therapeutic work here uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and panic through short, repeatable exercises that reduce immediate distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable and safe, while strengthening self-worth and resilience.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adapting plans together rather than relying on a single fixed method.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and giving more flexibility around work and family schedules. Licensed professionals can guide how often to meet and which techniques to use so therapy fits into everyday routines.
Tanya works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and self esteem. She also helps people with issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and feelings of shame.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Sessions focus on practical steps, building confidence, and applying manageable skills to daily life.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.