- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is an Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as depression and self-esteem.
Tanya helps people talk through immediate problems and build practical skills for everyday life. She uses clear, direct conversations and evidence-based methods to manage symptoms and improve coping. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can take between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with issues around grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, and career transitions. Tanya also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the pain of abandonment or attachment struggles.
She draws on several therapy approaches to fit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods. These are used to teach helpful habits, track patterns, and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Tanya aims to be straightforward in sessions. She listens, helps identify patterns, and practices skills together. Getting practical tools and small wins is a common focus for her clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tanya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation problems. CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.She also integrates Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns in intimacy and trust. That approach can help with relationship problems, commitment concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment wounds. Together these methods aim to teach concrete skills and shift everyday patterns rather than only talking about problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will adjust techniques over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of strategies in virtual sessions to practice skills, review homework, and track progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like depression, self-esteem, grief, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions emphasize skill building, observing patterns, and setting small, achievable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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