Sahntanyna Blackwell , LMHC, LPC

Sahntanyna Blackwell is a licensed counselor with more than 20 years of clinical experience, licensed as an LMHC and an LPC. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, credentials that reflect advanced training in counseling and mental health care. She has provided care for diverse populations and a wide range of concerns, including dual diagnosis, psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, at-risk teens, domestic violence survivors, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, and multistressed families.

Sahntanyna also offers marriage and pre-marriage counseling, faith-based support, and psychoeducational counseling tailored to each person or family. Her practice focuses on relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem and motivation, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, along with more specific issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and fertility or fatherhood issues.

Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. She blends client-centered techniques with cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family-systems ideas to shape treatment plans that meet each client’s unique needs. Sahntanyna aims to build positive, productive working relationships that support clients as they pursue greater wellbeing, stronger relationships, and meaningful change.

She approaches each case with sensitivity and compassion, working alongside clients to identify goals, strengthen skills, and promote healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Life Challenges

Sahntanyna Blackwell draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where a person’s own goals guide the work; this approach is helpful for building trust, improving communication, and exploring personal values. She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy - a skills-focused method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, motivation, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to strengthen a person’s readiness to change by exploring ambivalence and tapping into internal motivation, often helpful for substance use, commitment issues, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sahntanyna collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors sessions as progress unfolds so the plan remains practical and client-focused.

Online therapy sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from their own setting, making it easier to maintain consistent care, try different session styles, and work toward relationship and personal goals with greater convenience.