Tanya DesArmo , LCSW

Tanya DesArmo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 16 years of professional experience. She brings a calm, strengths-based approach to helping people navigate family conflicts, trauma and abuse, foster care and adoption issues, and the everyday challenges of parenting. Her work also supports clients who are seeking greater motivation, improved self-esteem, and increased confidence as they pursue meaningful change.

Tanya operates from a client-centered perspective, honoring the idea that each person is the expert of their own story. She helps clients identify and build on existing strengths while offering guidance and practical tools to address what feels overwhelming. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life is a courageous step, and Tanya focuses on empowering people through that process rather than telling them what to do.

In sessions she creates space for exploration, steady encouragement, and collaborative problem solving so clients can move toward the changes they want. Her emphasis on support and empowerment is intended to help people take the first steps and sustain progress over time.

Approaches that guide online work with clients

Tanya DesArmo blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and respect for each person's lived experience - it helps when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides practical strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, useful for stress management and building emotional resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Tanya works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so the work remains relevant and achievable.

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 for people to engage in consistent care, attend sessions from their own environments, and choose the communication style that supports their progress.