Tanya Smith , LPC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 15 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses on building compassionate, affirming spaces where clients can work through depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also supports those dealing with parenting, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the many stresses that come with caregiving, chronic illness, or major life changes.

Tanya brings a culturally responsive perspective to therapy, attending to attachment and adoption concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, and neurodiversity including autism and Asperger syndrome. She works with clients facing abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional fallout from disasters or chronic pain. Her approach blends warmth with directness as she collaborates with clients to build practical strategies for emotional wellness.

Drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Tanya emphasizes self-compassion, clear communication, and personal empowerment. She partners with clients to uncover strengths, foster resilience, and create sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Tanya often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, along with cognitive strategies, to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging mindful acceptance and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns that shape emotional responses and helps clients repair trust and connection in relationships, which can be especially helpful for attachment issues, abandonment, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting work on depression, anxiety, anger, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Tanya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model of care.

Online therapy with Tanya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy schedules, life transitions, or when in-person visits are not practical, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to focus on meaningful progress together.