Tanya Richmond, LCSW

Tanya Richmond is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, trauma, and major life changes. She also supports those facing career decisions, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life questions, and feelings of isolation. Tanya practices from North Carolina and brings 26 years of experience to her work.

Tanya’s approach is person-centered and warm. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around the issues a person brings and the goals they want to reach. She avoids labeling and focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Her methods include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused practices. She often pairs talk therapy with breathing exercises, guided meditation, and movement-based ideas such as Qi Gong when appropriate. These tools are used to build coping skills and self-care routines that fit daily life.

Tanya emphasizes dignity and respect in every session. She helps clients weigh options, plan next steps, and find purpose or meaning after loss and change. Her style is reflective and engaging, aimed at helping people feel heard and more able to handle their challenges.

To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Tanya supports people seeking a calmer, more manageable path through difficult life moments.

How Tanya uses therapy approaches online

Tanya combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the person, which helps when someone needs a safe space to talk through stress or life change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people test small changes that can ease anxiety or improve mood. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes simple attention skills such as breathing and guided meditation to reduce tension and increase focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tanya will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and day-to-day life. She adjusts techniques as progress and preferences become clearer so work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone practice mindfulness exercises or breathing techniques in the moment between meetings, helping skills transfer into everyday routines.