Tanya Smith , LPC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and relational challenges. She brings focused expertise in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger management, and complex interpersonal dynamics, offering practical support for social anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Tanya emphasizes culturally responsive care that honors each person’s identity and background. Her practice centers on creating an affirming, compassionate environment where clients can explore their stories and develop tools for emotional wellness. She works collaboratively with individuals to build strategies that foster self-compassion, clearer communication, and greater resilience.

Known for a warm yet direct therapeutic style, Tanya blends evidence-based methods with an understanding of each client’s unique journey. She aims to help people identify strengths, set realistic goals, and take meaningful steps toward improved well-being. As an LPC holding license SC LPC 7676, she brings both professional training and real-world experience to her work with individuals and families.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes living in line with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it can help people understand and heal difficulties with intimacy, trust, abandonment, or family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Tanya will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is and is not helping and adapt the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home, work, or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care around busy schedules, support people during transitions, and offer different ways to engage with therapy depending on comfort and need.