Tanya Edwards , LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Tanya Edwards uses a collaborative, client-centered approach to help people work through grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She introduces clear steps and practical tools so conversations lead to manageable change. Tanya's tone is straightforward and steady, aimed at people who want grounded support during hard times.

With 15 years of clinical experience, she brings broad experience helping people facing caregiving strain, career transitions, anger, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people dealing with body image, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life or hospice-related stress. Women's issues and multicultural concerns appear among her areas of focus.

Tanya draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions collaborative and respectful of each person's pace. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when stronger emotions or relationship patterns need attention, and mindfulness tools are offered for grounding and stress management.

Sessions combine listening, practical exercises, and straightforward goal setting. Tanya emphasizes strengths and helps people build on what already works. She encourages clients to try different strategies and to notice what feels most useful.

People who reach out can expect a calm, paced conversation and clear next steps. Tanya works with individuals navigating parenting pressures, caregiver stress, midlife shifts, prejudice or discrimination, and the emotional fallout of loss or trauma. Her approach aims to make problems feel more manageable and to widen options for moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps people set goals that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and introduces simple experiments to change patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and work with strong emotions and recurring interaction patterns that affect close relationships or family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust based on what proves helpful. That collaborative process helps narrow down which tools to use and how to pace sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to appear on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, writing through thoughts, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work no matter where someone is located.