Tanya Richmond

Tanya Richmond is an LCSW with more than 26 years helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, trauma, and career questions. She focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and to build more meaningful daily routines. Her approach is warm and person-centered, and she aims to treat each person with dignity and respect.

Tanya listens to learn what matters to each individual and avoids relying on labels. She tailors sessions to match the person in front of her and adapts plans as needs shift. Mindfulness tools such as guided breathing and meditation are often used to help calm stress and improve focus.

Her background includes work supporting end-of-life planning, hospice-related concerns, caregiving stress, and issues that arise from natural or human-caused disasters. She also brings experience addressing isolation and life-purpose questions, and supporting people coping with intellectual disability within broader care contexts.

Sessions emphasize simple skills people can use outside therapy. Tanya blends client-centered conversation with elements of cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to identify patterns and try small steps for change. Trauma-informed ideas guide support when past harm affects daily life.

People who choose her often want a steady listener who also offers practical techniques. She helps clients think through next steps, whether that means new coping habits, clearer priorities, or planning for transitions related to aging, caregiving, or career direction.

How her approaches translate to online work

Tanya uses client-centered principles that focus the conversation on what matters most to the person. This means sessions start with listening and reflecting so goals and priorities emerge naturally. It helps when someone needs support with life purpose, caregiving stress, or adjusting to big changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy ideas to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT techniques can be useful for anxiety, stress, and improving everyday routines. Mindfulness practices such as guided breathing and short meditations are another tool she brings into sessions to reduce reactivity and build attention skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tanya will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what works. The early sessions often focus on practical steps and simple skills to try between meetings.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, or reduce travel time for people balancing caregiving or work. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote care while centering the person’s priorities.