Tanya Underwood
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
LMFT Arizona
- Experience
- 16 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is an Arizona-licensed LMFT who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and depression.
Background and approach
She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the individual's specific needs and life circumstances. Tanya emphasizes a collaborative process that acknowledges courage is required to begin therapy and values practical progress alongside emotional safety.
Her practice blends evidence-informed methods to address a broad range of concerns including grief, intimacy challenges, parenting and family dynamics, attention-related difficulties, and work or career stress. Tanya also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image or eating concerns, and issues related to attachment and abandonment.
She adapts methods to suit the person in front of her rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, working to create actionable strategies and moments of insight that fit daily life. Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Her focus is on helping clients develop coping skills, restore balance, and move toward meaningful change while honoring each person’s pace and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on concrete strategies and behavior change that can be practiced between sessions to improve daily functioning.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice thoughts and feelings without trying to eliminate them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. This approach supports coping with difficult emotions, chronic stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships that shape emotional responses and interpersonal needs, helping people understand how past experiences influence current connections and communication.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods or combination of methods best suit the individual. Together they will adjust the plan over time based on what is working and what changes are needed.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can access care from home or on the go. These formats make scheduling easier and allow work on skills and communication in ways that fit different rhythms of life while maintaining ongoing therapeutic momentum.
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Experience
16+ years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English