Tanya McClung , LCMHC, MD, LCPC

Tanya McClung is a licensed professional counselor practicing in West Virginia with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. She holds credentials as an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), MD (Doctor of Medicine), and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and combines clinical training with practical therapeutic techniques to support each client’s unique needs.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Concord University and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Tanya applies a range of evidence-informed and experiential methods in her work, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused approaches, client-centered therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, brainspotting, expressive arts, somatic processing, psychodrama, and meta-modeling. This blend allows her to tailor sessions to address symptoms and underlying causes rather than focusing only on surface-level concerns.

Tanya has experience supporting people who struggle with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, mood instability, stress and anxiety, depression, irrational beliefs, trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, relationship problems, and identity development. She also facilitates group and family therapy when appropriate. Her aim is to collaborate with clients to identify not just relief from symptoms but the root factors that contribute to ongoing distress, and to build practical skills for lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and experiences, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of treatment. It is helpful for people seeking understanding, self-exploration, and support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching strategies to manage symptoms and build coping tools.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is well suited for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tanya works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds and as priorities change.

Online therapy with Tanya can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for schedules and geographic limitations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that fits each client’s comfort and lifestyle.