Tanya Smith, LMHC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life changes. As an LMHC she is licensed to provide professional mental health counseling in Florida, and she has worked with children, teenagers, adults, families, and couples across challenges such as depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, parenting difficulties, and ADHD.

Tanya emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative approach that honors each person with dignity, respect, and openness. She draws on established therapies including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, tailoring sessions to the goals and preferences of the individual or family. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as eating and food-related issues, substance use, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and issues related to fatherhood and aging.

Known for flexible scheduling and a focus on practical strategies, Tanya works to create positive, goal-oriented sessions that fit each client’s life. Prospective clients in Florida can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where collaborative planning guides treatment and progress.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery - this approach is well suited for improving self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and develop practical coping skills - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and problem-focused change.

Tanya approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients explore approaches and choose what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with each person to adjust methods over time so the plan reflects progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Tanya offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different settings while still working toward meaningful outcomes with a therapist.