- Thoughts and habits
- Practical tools
- Respectful listening
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Arizona with 16 years of experience. She focuses on practical, everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, and coping with life changes. Tanya aims to meet people where they are and help them take small, doable steps forward.
Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are meant to feel straightforward and useful rather than full of jargon.
Tanya uses a mix of approaches to help with thoughts and everyday habits. She draws on methods that teach skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and building healthier ways of relating. Together with the client she identifies what patterns are keeping problems going and then works on practical tools to shift those patterns.
She has worked across many concerns including depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Tanya also supports people facing identity and relationship questions, such as LGBT concerns and blended family challenges.
Her work often centers on clear goals and steady progress. She encourages honest talk about setbacks and celebrates small gains. If you want a therapist who focuses on realistic habits and everyday thinking, Tanya offers collaborative, person-focused care.
Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are meant to feel straightforward and useful rather than full of jargon.
Tanya uses a mix of approaches to help with thoughts and everyday habits. She draws on methods that teach skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and building healthier ways of relating. Together with the client she identifies what patterns are keeping problems going and then works on practical tools to shift those patterns.
She has worked across many concerns including depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Tanya also supports people facing identity and relationship questions, such as LGBT concerns and blended family challenges.
Her work often centers on clear goals and steady progress. She encourages honest talk about setbacks and celebrates small gains. If you want a therapist who focuses on realistic habits and everyday thinking, Tanya offers collaborative, person-focused care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and choice
Tanya draws from several practical therapy methods to help with thoughts and daily habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values; it can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others, which can be useful for intimacy, trust, and communication struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to meet from different locations. Licensed professionals often use these features to help clients build consistent habits and maintain momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tanya address?
She works with many everyday and clinical concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Tanya listens with sensitivity and compassion and then tailors dialogue and plans to each person's needs. She focuses on practical steps and skills to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
Tanya is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tanya?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.