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Tanya Smith

SC LPC 7676

Credentials

SC LPC 7676

NPI Number

1952959280

Location

South Carolina

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color

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About Tanya Smith

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina and Florida , I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, affirming spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I specialize in addressing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, and interpersonal dynamics.

My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person’s unique journey. I’m particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating social anxiety, life transitions, relationship complexities, and personal growth. With expertise in multicultural concerns, I strive to provide culturally responsive care that honors individual identities and experiences.

I work collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness, emphasizing self-love, effective communication, and personal empowerment. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and committed to helping you discover your inherent strengths and resilience.

Licenses

LPC

7676

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She is so nice”

“Tanya is an outstanding therapist. She listens and uses constructive criticism in a positive manner to help me which I absolutely love and appreciate.”

“I'm giving therapy a first try and she has been very patient and understanding with me thus far.”

“Tanya Smith is knowledgeable, kind and very empathic. I look forward to our session.”

“I am very pleased to be connected with Tanya. I knew right away she was right for me. She was timely, attentive, very perceptive and helpful. I look forward to working with her.”

“Enjoying our time”

“So far, Tanya has been keeping me accountable and providing useful resources. We haven’t had our initial session yet, but I’m excited to get started soon!”

“I have been working with Tanya for two weeks now. I already feel a difference in my mood and I feel better. She is very knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, and really lets me control every session. I would recommend her. I am enjoying this experience.”

“Ms. Tanya has been helping me very much to deal with my emotions as well as to understand that I have to consider others emotions and feelings as well. I am so glad I have started this journey of healing with her as my therapist! I look forward to our sessions!”

“Tanya is amazing! She has helped me with new coping skills for my anxiety and helps me approach situations with a different perspective. She is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to!”

“Tanya is thorough and attentive. She is incredibly easy to talk to and has helped me a great deal. Would recommend!”

“So far I have really enjoyed talking with Tanya”

“I've only had three session with Tanya so far, but I'm really enjoying her energy so far. She's supportive and helps me with concrete actions. I'm really excited to be working with her!”

“Tanya is wonderful. I am grateful to have such a wonderful person in my corner”

“Great listener and therapist. I feel comfortable to talk about my issues. Shes reliable and honest”

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