About Tana
Tana Marie Ruud Tennent is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 26 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She also supports those facing big life changes and communication problems.
Tana values clients' strengths and believes people know their own stories best. Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first and helps people name what is getting in the way.
How Tana works
Together they set realistic goals and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings. Tana encourages small, steady progress.
She notices what’s already working and builds on those skills. She helps people boost confidence, manage anxious thoughts, and handle transitions without judgment. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
She supports clients as they practice clearer communication and stronger problem-solving. The emphasis is on learning tools that fit into everyday life. Tana sees taking the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process.
Her goal is to help people move toward a more satisfying, manageable life. She works in English and provides sessions suited to different schedules and needs.
What Tana works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people manage worry and low mood. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping skills and small behavioral changes to increase motivation and self-esteem. These methods aim to give concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods to fit each person's needs. Decisions are collaborative so clients understand why a particular strategy is being tried and how it links to their goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging support quick exchanges and ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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