Tanya Smith, LPC
Compassionate South Carolina LPC for personal growth
- Warm and direct style
- Focus on relationships
- 15 years experience
About Tanya Smith
Tanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotional terrain. She creates compassionate, affirming spaces where clients can explore experiences related to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, anger management, and challenging interpersonal dynamics. Her work centers on understanding each person as an individual - their history, values, and goals - and honoring cultural and identity differences as part of the healing process.
Tanya is particularly invested in supporting those facing social anxiety, major life transitions, complicated relationships, and ongoing personal growth. She emphasizes culturally responsive care that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In collaboration with clients she develops practical strategies to build emotional wellness, strengthen communication, and increase self-compassion and personal empowerment.
Her therapeutic style blends warmth with clarity, offering direct guidance while helping clients uncover their own strengths and resilience. Tanya partners with people to translate insight into action, aiming to help them move forward with greater confidence and sustainable coping skills.
Tanya is particularly invested in supporting those facing social anxiety, major life transitions, complicated relationships, and ongoing personal growth. She emphasizes culturally responsive care that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In collaboration with clients she develops practical strategies to build emotional wellness, strengthen communication, and increase self-compassion and personal empowerment.
Her therapeutic style blends warmth with clarity, offering direct guidance while helping clients uncover their own strengths and resilience. Tanya partners with people to translate insight into action, aiming to help them move forward with greater confidence and sustainable coping skills.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tanya Smith have?
Tanya Smith has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
Is Tanya Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tanya holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are SC LPC 7676.
In which languages does Tanya Smith provide therapy?
Tanya provides therapy in English.
Where is Tanya Smith located?
Tanya practices in South Carolina.
How can I work with Tanya Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Tanya Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tanya Smith work with international clients?
Tanya Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tanya Smith cost?
Costs can vary based on location and 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 is quick. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to let go of unhelpful thoughts and feelings. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current connection patterns and emotional responses. It can be especially helpful for people working through relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment concerns, and family dynamics.
Tanya approaches online work as a collaborative process. She will discuss different methods and tailor an approach based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to find the best fit.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to engage in therapy in ways that match individual comfort and practical needs.