- 16 years experience
- Arizona based LMFT
- Focus on relationships
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Arizona with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship problems, trauma, and depression. Tanya aims to meet each person where they are and to treat everyone with respect and compassion.
She builds sessions around what matters most to the client. Conversations are tailored to practical needs, whether that means managing overwhelming feelings, addressing patterns that hurt relationships, or finding clearer coping strategies for addiction and grief. Tanya emphasizes straightforward steps people can use between meetings.
Tanya draws on several well-known approaches to guide her work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Attachment-Based methods inform work on relationship patterns and closeness.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on real-life change. Tanya listens first, then helps shape a plan with small, achievable goals. She encourages people to try techniques in daily life and bring back what works or does not.
Starting therapy can feel hard, and Tanya acknowledges that. She keeps a calm, direct style and aims to make the first steps easier. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Tanya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take steps that line up with their values. ACT often helps with stress, anxiety, and life changes by focusing on meaningful action rather than only changing thoughts.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This approach helps people understand closeness, trust, and recurring problems in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors that improve mood and functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Tanya will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend approaches that fit those needs. She adjusts plans as people try techniques and report back what helps.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are listed by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to follow through with homework and practice when meetings fit into their normal routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tanya commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and depression among other issues such as grief, parenting strain, and self-esteem.
What is Tanya's approach to therapy?
Tanya uses a practical, person-centered style and tailors conversations to each person's needs using techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered therapy.
How much clinical experience is represented?
The therapist has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credential does Tanya hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can Tanya work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.