PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

TV Portrait of Tanya Vincent
Online therapist

Tanya Vincent

Supportive counselor for families and relationships

Credentials
MD, LCPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tanya

Tanya Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an MD credential and ten years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. Tanya aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for busy parents.

Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools families can use at home. Tanya works in a collaborative, client-centered way. She listens first and then helps people pick strategies that fit their life.

Background and approach

She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories and move forward. For trauma-related issues Tanya uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, to help reduce the intensity of painful memories.

For couples she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method aimed at improving communication and reducing conflict. She blends methods based on each person’s needs rather than following a single script. Tanya uses practical homework and weekly check-ins to track progress.

Sessions are designed to build skills parents can try between meetings, such as communication exercises and stress management steps. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on what will change things for a family. She practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC.

Conversations are in English and she provides therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the family’s preference.

Approaches that translate to online family work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive space. It helps families feel heard and sets a foundation for practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges.

EMDR is another option Tanya uses for trauma and painful memories; it aims to reduce the emotional charge of those memories so daily life feels more manageable. These methods are explained in simple terms and chosen based on the issue at hand and family goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the family about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time as progress is tracked.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Families can choose the format that works for them and continue work between meetings with homework and check-ins. This flexibility helps parents try new skills at home and bring real situations back into sessions for discussion.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tanya address?
Tanya works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and grief, and related challenges like intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, setting clear goals, and practical steps families can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
Tanya has ten years of clinical experience working with youth, families, couples, and individuals across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, credentials with licence details MD LCPC LC9107 and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different family needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Next step

Talk to Tanya

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point