Tanya Underwood , LMFT

Tanya Underwood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, relationship strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She welcomes conversations about grief, intimacy, body image, and identity concerns including LGBT issues. Tanya writes short, clear plans with each person so goals stay practical and realistic. Tanya uses straightforward talk and active listening to learn what matters most to each person. She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to shape sessions. Together the therapist and client pick small steps that can fit into daily life. Over 16 years working in Arizona, Tanya has guided people through parenting strain, career changes, sleep and eating struggles, and chronic illness or caregiving stress. She also supports those coping with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, and attachment questions. Her background includes work with anger, codependency, and commitment concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and on building self-awareness. Tanya teaches tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and making value-based choices. She balances real-world strategies with an emphasis on what feels meaningful to each person. People describe the work as collaborative and steady. Tanya aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can try new ways of coping and take concrete steps toward their goals.

Practical approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help with intimacy, trust, and communication issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The plan can change over time based on what is helpful, and decisions about techniques are made together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messages work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or ongoing coaching between longer meetings.