Tenecia Funches , LPC

Tenecia Funches is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports adults seeking practical strategies and personal growth. She focuses on helping people build self awareness, develop healthier coping skills, and improve overall life satisfaction. Her approach emphasizes insight and effort - she partners with each person to set realistic goals and work steadily toward meaningful change.

Tenecia brings personal understanding to the process of change and is a published author on the topic of social anxiety, giving her specialized insight into anxious thoughts and social fears. She works with anxiety, stress, anger, depression, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, and communication or relationship challenges. She is also experienced addressing impulsivity, social anxiety and phobia, and family or marital issues.

As a Christian, Tenecia can provide faith-based counseling when that is helpful to a client. Her focus is on creating a respectful, supportive therapeutic environment where growth and practical problem solving can happen. She helps clients develop tools to respond to the world more positively and to reclaim a greater sense of control in day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Tenecia commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their values and personal strengths - it can be especially useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also uses elements of Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear, achievable goals and identify small, practical steps toward improvement. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Tenecia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet when and how it is most convenient. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to engage consistently with licensed professionals while maintaining a focus on practical progress and well being.