I am a National Certified (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan, License #6401224388. I am a level two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), as well as a certified Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (A-CBT). I have formal training in Telemental Health (CTMHP). I completed both my practicum and internship at a facility for high-risk adolescent girls who have experienced trauma from human trafficking, substance abuse, physical, mental, and verbal abuse, as well as abandonment, displacement, and other traumatic circumstances. I have extensive professional experience working with the physically and cognitively impaired population from adolescence to adulthood. Additionally, my experience as a mental health Clinician consists of diverse situations, which include help and support for those who struggle with comorbid disorders, grief, trauma-related, severe mental illnesses, and career-related difficulties.
I have focused specializations in Forensic Counseling, Career Counseling, and Addiction Counseling, and I hold a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. I possess well over 20+ years of experience working with adult and adolescent clients who struggle with comorbidity or a dual diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. I subscribe to person-centered and choice/reality therapy (CT/RT) and routinely use motivational interviewing to support my clients' growth and development. Because I encourage others to remain open to growth and development, I regularly work to expand my approaches with research-based therapeutic methods that meet the needs of many within this diverse and continuously evolving society.
Education
My Bachelor of Science degree has a dual focus on Criminal Justice and Psychology. I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Forensic Counseling and Career Counseling, from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a Walden University alumnus, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES), with a specialization in Addictions Counseling, and an expected graduation year of 2027.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401224388
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A great therapist, would recommend her.
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She pays attention to detail, and has very good advice for complicated situations
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very professional, I highly recommend her as a therapist
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tanya, is amazing. She is always able to point me in the right direction no matter the situation. She really has helped me a lot.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Great professional connections
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Reassuring.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Tanya D for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue