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Tanea Couther, MD, LCPC

Compassionate therapist for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • 11 years experience

About Tanea Couther

Tanea Couther is a Maryland-licensed therapist with 11 years of professional experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, ensuring conversations and treatment plans reflect the individual circumstances and goals of each client.

Holding the credentials MD and LCPC, she brings both clinical knowledge and counseling expertise to her work - MD denotes a Doctor of Medicine and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Tanea customizes dialogue and therapeutic strategies to fit what matters most to the person seeking help, focusing on practical steps and emotional support.

Recognizing that reaching out for help is a brave decision, she aims to offer steady support during that process. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and collaborating on a path toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tanea Couther have?

She has 11 years of experience.

Is Tanea Couther a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: MD, LCPC. License details: MD LCPC LC6818.

In which languages does Tanea Couther provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Tanea Couther located?

She is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Tanea Couther as my therapist?

You can work with Tanea Couther through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tanea Couther work with international clients?

Tanea Couther does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tanea Couther cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience and builds a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies. This approach helps people working through relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional distress by focusing on personal strengths and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and mood-related patterns by teaching strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and change behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for managing strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties by offering concrete tools for coping and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adapt techniques and pace to support progress in a way that feels helpful and manageable.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work through life changes, and maintain consistent contact with a therapist from different locations.

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