- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tanya
Tanya Mills is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, skills-based care. She uses straightforward methods to help people tackle relationship struggles, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Tanya writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on clear goals and usable tools.
Tanya sees parents who want realistic strategies for everyday challenges. She listens for strengths and builds from what already works in a client’s life. Conversations center on small, doable changes rather than abstract theories.
Background and approach
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage strong emotions and improve coping in stressful moments. Mindfulness practices help people stay grounded and reduce reactivity.
Tanya brings three years of clinical experience and practices in Virginia as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She aims to make therapy feel like a partnership where the client guides the priorities and Tanya offers tools and feedback. Sessions are practical and focused on parenting goals, communication, and rebuilding self-confidence.
Tanya helps people set steps they can try between meetings and reviews what worked and what didn’t. People who want clear strategies and a compassionate, no-nonsense approach often find this style helpful. The work moves at the client’s pace and emphasizes actions that fit everyday life.
What Tanya works with
Everything Tanya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tanya helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Tanya lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that build skills and calm
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot negative thought patterns and try different behaviors to change how they feel. It is useful for low mood, anxiety, and habits that get in the way of parenting or relationships.DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. Those techniques can be helpful when strong feelings interfere with day-to-day life or decision making.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These practices often help people pause before reacting and regain calm during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Tanya works collaboratively to identify goals, tries different methods early on, and adjusts the plan based on what the client finds most helpful. The client’s needs and preferences guide how techniques are mixed and taught.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy parenting schedules.
Questions people ask about Tanya
What concerns does Tanya commonly address?
She focuses on relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear tools and steps to try between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and building on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tanya has three years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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