About Tanya
Tanya Kennedy helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. She also supports people coping with trauma, addiction, and concerns tied to cultural identity. Tanya is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 21 years of experience in Minnesota.
She writes simply and listens closely so families can find steady steps forward. Tanya uses practical approaches that focus on the person in front of her. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each individual and to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
How Tanya works
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions that change how they feel. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and small, doable changes. Tanya works with clients to build coping skills for stressful moments and to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
She also helps people address patterns connected to substance use and to heal from past harm. A key part of her work is paying attention to cultural background and how it shapes experience. Tanya makes room to talk about how identity, community, and expectations affect mental health.
This attention helps clients find strategies that fit their lives. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She and the client set goals together and track progress over time.
People who want a therapist who listens, offers practical tools, and respects cultural context may find this approach helpful.
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Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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How Tanya’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person and their priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting what’s said, and letting the client guide the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a calm space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical strategies to notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns linked to addiction.
Choosing the right method is a team effort. Tanya will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those aims. She adjusts techniques as progress is tracked, keeping the process collaborative and clear.
Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, daily check-ins, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
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