Tanya Smith , LPC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses on creating a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, anger management, and patterns that affect interpersonal relationships. The LPC credential indicates professional training and licensure to provide counseling services in her state.

She takes a person-centered approach that honors each individual’s story and cultural background, offering care that is responsive to diverse identities and life experiences. Tanya is particularly committed to supporting those facing social anxiety, life transitions, relationship complexities, and moments of personal growth. Her work often blends practical skills with opportunities to build self-compassion and clearer communication.

Clients can expect a collaborative partnership where strategies are developed together to support emotional wellness and greater resilience. Her therapeutic style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people recognize strengths, clarify goals, and move toward meaningful change with increased confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tanya Smith uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - this can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in attachment and intimacy, offering tools to repair connection and improve relationship dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and growth - it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating personal challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tanya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as therapy unfolds to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy with Tanya is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, transitions, or when in-person visits are not practical, while still allowing structured, focused work with licensed professionals and therapists.