- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame support
- Sleep and mood issues
About Tanya
Tanya Roberts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are carrying worry, guilt, shame, or difficulty coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship concerns.
She uses a practical, interactive style in sessions. Tanya often talks things through with clients, sometimes using gentle humor to point out patterns. At other times she takes a more directive role to teach new skills and strategies. Her stated approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In practice she matches the way she works to the person in front of her rather than forcing one method on everyone. That means sessions can include thought-challenging exercises, behavior‑focused tasks, and conversations about how beliefs and actions connect. These tools often apply to issues like self‑esteem, sleeping problems, intimacy worries, and coping with life changes.
She has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse, mood concerns including bipolar disorder, and those facing life events such as cancer or midlife transitions. Tanya also lists support for LGBT concerns, young adult issues, parenting stress, career questions, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Her practice emphasizes respectful, straightforward interaction and helping clients develop skills they can use between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats when they schedule.
CBT-based approaches and working online
Tanya’s main clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, and sleep problems and aims to change patterns that keep distress going.The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Tanya outlines options and helps clients try techniques to see what fits their goals and preferences. She adapts the level of direction and the mix of skill work versus conversation based on what each person needs.
Confirm the session formats she currently offers before booking, since session types are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a break from work or between other commitments. It can also allow shorter check‑ins when a quick review is helpful, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Licensed professionals use these practical options to help clients make work on guilt, shame, mood, and relationships part of everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tanya works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as sleeping problems and self‑esteem.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame active and to practice alternative responses.
How much experience does she have as a therapist?
She has 20 years of experience working as a therapist, including private practice work with a wide range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.