Tanya Underwood, LMFT
Compassionate Arizona LMFT for relationships and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery assistance
- Relationship-focused care
About Tanya Underwood
Tanya Underwood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Arizona with 16 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship concerns as well as trauma and abuse. Tanya emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's distinct needs and circumstances.
Her approach centers on collaborative care that meets clients where they are, blending practical strategies with attention to personal values and relationships. Tanya recognizes that beginning therapy can take real courage and honors the decision to seek support, offering steady guidance throughout the process. As an Arizona-licensed LMFT, she brings long-term clinical experience to each therapeutic relationship while tailoring interventions to fit individual goals and challenges.
Her approach centers on collaborative care that meets clients where they are, blending practical strategies with attention to personal values and relationships. Tanya recognizes that beginning therapy can take real courage and honors the decision to seek support, offering steady guidance throughout the process. As an Arizona-licensed LMFT, she brings long-term clinical experience to each therapeutic relationship while tailoring interventions to fit individual goals and challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen'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) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tanya Underwood have?
Tanya Underwood has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Tanya Underwood a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are AZ LMFT LMFT-15444.
In which languages does Tanya Underwood provide therapy?
Tanya provides therapy in English.
Where is Tanya Underwood located?
Tanya is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Tanya Underwood as my therapist?
Clients can work with Tanya through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tanya Underwood work with international clients?
Tanya Underwood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tanya Underwood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. Current details are available by selecting the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Interested individuals can select the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Tanya commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current connections, which can help with trauma, relationship challenges, and issues around abandonment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tanya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Tanya offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across different life circumstances, providing access to licensed professionals without requiring travel.