- 16 years experience
- LMFT Arizona
- Grief and loss focus
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She has 16 years of experience and meets clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Tanya aims to make the first steps toward support feel manageable and straightforward.
She listens first, then shapes conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. Sessions cover common concerns like depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Tanya also works with people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, and career or parenting strain.
Tanya draws on several practical approaches to guide work in sessions. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. She also brings attachment-focused ideas to help people understand close relationships and how past experiences affect present bonds.
Many clients looking for help with grief, compassion fatigue, or coping with major life transitions find this style useful. Tanya adapts pacing and techniques to each person, balancing skill-building with emotional processing. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress feels achievable.
Tanya practices in Arizona as an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist. Conversations are held in plain language and aimed at getting practical help for day-to-day struggles. If you’re thinking about starting therapy, she asks only that you take one small step forward.
She listens first, then shapes conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. Sessions cover common concerns like depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Tanya also works with people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, and career or parenting strain.
Tanya draws on several practical approaches to guide work in sessions. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. She also brings attachment-focused ideas to help people understand close relationships and how past experiences affect present bonds.
Many clients looking for help with grief, compassion fatigue, or coping with major life transitions find this style useful. Tanya adapts pacing and techniques to each person, balancing skill-building with emotional processing. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress feels achievable.
Tanya practices in Arizona as an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist. Conversations are held in plain language and aimed at getting practical help for day-to-day struggles. If you’re thinking about starting therapy, she asks only that you take one small step forward.
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
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing mood through clear, skill-based exercises.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships affect current ways of connecting and reacting to others. This approach can help people understand relationship patterns, intimacy concerns, and how to build healthier connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one path up front.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins around a work break or sessions when travel or scheduling makes in-person meetings harder. It also lets people continue consistent care during major life transitions without changing location.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tanya address in sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship struggles, and related issues like self-esteem and parenting strain.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs using evidence-informed techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes, grief, and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Tanya?
She is an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist - practicing in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.