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Tanya Lance

Compassionate, practical therapy for daily life

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Tanya

Tanya Lance is an LCMHC practicing in North Carolina who combines evidence-informed methods with a holistic sensibility to support clients navigating stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-based perspectives to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and cultivate greater self-acceptance. With two decades of clinical experience, Tanya emphasizes practical tools that can be applied day to day while respecting each person’s unique story.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia. Tanya frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client’s strengths guide treatment, and she supports gradual change through solution-focused strategies and skills taught in DBT and mindfulness practice.

She encourages clients to see progress as a sequence of small, meaningful steps rather than an overnight transformation.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; it is practical and skill-oriented, helping clients test new ways of responding to daily challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and the client’s own goals, creating space for self-exploration and strengthening the person’s sense of agency. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to consider needs, goals, and personal preferences and may blend techniques so a plan reflects what feels most helpful for the individual. This flexibility allows adjustments as progress is made and priorities shift.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, this practice aims to make therapy accessible around work and life demands. These formats support continuity of care when schedules are tight and allow clients to use the modes of communication that feel most comfortable, promoting regular practice of skills and continued momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tanya commonly address?
Tanya works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she also supports issues like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered, mindfulness, DBT, and solution-focused elements to balance practical skills with attention to the client’s personal strengths and values.
What is her professional background and experience?
Tanya has 20 years of professional experience as a mental health therapist, bringing long-term clinical experience to her work with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCMHC with license NC LCMHC 10569 and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
She provides therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English