Tanya Smith , LCMHC

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and addressing trauma and abuse, while also working with clients on motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Tanya frames therapy around each person’s own knowledge of their life, treating clients as the experts of their stories and believing that individual strengths are key to overcoming challenges.

She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and to make the first move toward change. Tanya offers steady support and empowerment throughout that process, helping clients identify resources and practical steps to move forward. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for the client’s perspective, and building confidence to manage daily stressors and longer-term obstacles.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Tanya Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem solving. One approach focuses on building coping skills and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-sensitive work that helps clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable while restoring a sense of safety and self-efficacy. A third strand of her work supports motivation and recovery for people coping with addictions by exploring personal goals and strengthening commitment to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tanya works collaboratively with each client to determine which strategies match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress is made and as challenges evolve, so clients play an active role in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Tanya can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and maintain consistency in care even when circumstances change.