Tanya (Kai) Qualls, LPC

Licensed counselor empowering lasting change

Strengths-based support
Trauma and anxiety
Life transitions

About Tanya (Kai) Qualls

Tanya (Kai) Qualls is a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and works with concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression.

Qualls frames her work around the belief that each person is the expert on their own story, and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address the issues that feel most limiting. She values the courage it takes to ask for help and to pursue a more fulfilling, happier life, and she focuses on offering steady support and practical empowerment as clients take the first steps toward change.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for individual experience, helping clients build resilience, clarify goals, and develop skills that translate into daily life. Clients seeking compassionate guidance for emotional healing or life adjustments will find a strengths-based partner in Tanya (Kai) Qualls who is committed to walking alongside them through the process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tanya (Kai) Qualls have?

Tanya (Kai) Qualls has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Tanya (Kai) Qualls a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC012607.

In which languages does Tanya (Kai) Qualls provide therapy?

Tanya (Kai) Qualls provides therapy in English.

Where is Tanya (Kai) Qualls located?

Tanya (Kai) Qualls is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Tanya (Kai) Qualls as my therapist?

You can work with Tanya (Kai) Qualls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tanya (Kai) Qualls work with international clients?

Tanya (Kai) Qualls does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tanya (Kai) Qualls 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 for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping skills. It is practical and goal-oriented, with strategies that clients can apply between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and strengths, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and goals. This approach can be especially useful for building self-esteem, processing trauma, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they will adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from home or elsewhere. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to continue work on skills and goals between live sessions.

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