Tanya Richmond , LCSW

Tanya Richmond is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 26 years of experience helping people navigate grief, loss, end-of-life planning, anxiety, stress, trauma, and caregiving-related self-care. She is also a certified person-centered practitioner and trainer, which reflects specialized training in person-centered thinking and mentoring that informs her collaborative approach.

Tanya integrates mindfulness therapy and person-centered skills to create a warm, reflective, and engaging therapeutic space. She often incorporates practical breathing practices such as Yogic breathing, gentle Qi Gong movements, and guided meditation as techniques to support coping and emotional regulation, especially for those facing chronic stress or caregiver demands.

Her style emphasizes dignity and respect and avoids limiting labels; she listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person and tailors treatment plans to fit individual needs. Tanya aims to support clients who are seeking greater purpose, meaning, and more satisfying daily life by helping them think through changes they may want or need to make.

Committed to empowerment and practical support, she focuses on building skills that enhance resilience and self-care while guiding clients through difficult transitions. Tanya welcomes the opportunity to work alongside people ready to take steps toward clearer direction and improved well-being.

Client-Centered and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Care

Tanya uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration and is helpful for people facing life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose and meaning.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach practical skills for managing stress and anxiety. Mindfulness practices, including guided breathing and gentle movement, help increase present-moment awareness and build tools for coping with overwhelming emotions.

Because Tanya works with trauma and related concerns, trauma-focused approaches are used when appropriate to address the effects of past harm while pacing the work to each person’s readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy and Tanya collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adjust techniques and the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for people with caregiver responsibilities, mobility limits, or busy lives. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain consistent contact and continue therapeutic work from different locations.