Tanya Smith, LPC

Licensed counselor supporting emotional growth and resilience

Anxiety and depression
Trauma and relationships
LGBT and family support

About Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 15 years of experience guiding people through complex emotional challenges. She offers a compassionate, affirming approach that respects each person's background and identity while addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger management, and difficult interpersonal dynamics.

Tanya places particular emphasis on social anxiety, life transitions, relationship complexities, and personal growth, and she brings experience working with LGBTQ clients, families, caregivers, and those coping with grief, chronic illness, or major life changes. Her work is informed by multicultural awareness and an effort to provide culturally responsive care that honors individual experiences.

Working collaboratively, Tanya helps clients identify practical strategies for emotional wellbeing, including strengthening communication, building self-compassion, and developing sustainable coping skills. Her therapeutic style is warm and direct, focused on helping people recognize their strengths, expand resilience, and move toward the goals that matter most to them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tanya Smith have?

Tanya Smith has 15 years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Tanya Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes, Tanya Smith holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: SC LPC 7676.

In which languages does Tanya Smith provide therapy?

Tanya Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Tanya Smith located?

Tanya Smith is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Tanya Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Tanya Smith work with international clients?

Tanya Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tanya Smith 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 with Tanya Smith

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn to accept difficult emotions while taking committed steps toward meaningful goals. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, helping clients improve intimacy, repair relational wounds, and resolve abandonment or attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger while building practical coping skills.

Tanya Smith approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they experiment with techniques, monitor progress, and adapt the plan as needed so the approach feels useful and aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy with Tanya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in the way that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during busy or transitional periods and support access to licensed professionals from different locations when in-person visits are not practical.

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