As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing across diverse populations. I specialize in addressing depression, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and self-esteem development.
My therapeutic approach embraces a holistic perspective, focusing on issues ranging from social anxiety and isolation to workplace stress, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions. I am particularly committed to supporting women, young adults, and individuals navigating multicultural experiences and systemic challenges.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I offer a warm, empathetic approach that honors each client's unique journey. Whether you're struggling with communication barriers, processing traumatic experiences, or seeking personal growth, I aim to provide supportive guidance that empowers you to develop resilience and meaningful strategies for well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, 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, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149030443
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Tanya has been very helpful in getting me to open up more. She has also given me different examples of how to handle what I'm dealing with.
Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Tanya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem