Tanya Johnson is a kind, thoughtful, collaborative counselor who is passionate about helping people find their personalcropped outside truth. Always aware of the many elements that affect a person’s well-being, Tanya is respectful and balances the interaction of internal and existential issues, medical and physical obstacles, relationship problems, value systems, and cultural traditions. While her own journey out of religious orthodoxy has led her to secular humanism, Tanya is skilled in helping people find their unique path to whatever religious or non-religious value system works for them.
Tanya’s approach to counseling is based on the idea that you know more about your life than she does. Tanya works to assist her clients in organizing their thoughts, goals, and feelings in the direction of their choice. She has extensive experience working with people of different cultures and backgrounds, including the LGBT community, medical professionals, business owners, people with mental illness, and people questioning their religious beliefs. Counseling or consultation sessions with Tanya are cooperative and respectful. You are the expert of your life.
Tanya uses a variety of methods in counseling and always discusses options and goals with clients. Her general approach is existential or humanistic, with an emphasis on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. She also use dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy elements when appropriate.
Tanya’s credentials include:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor no. 11793
National Certified Counselor no. 320289
Distance Certified Counselor no. 5949
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Utah
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University
currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision at Barry University
Minority Fellowship, 2013, National Board of Certified Counselors
member, Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling Academic Honors Society
member, American Counseling Association
member, Association for Humanistic Counseling
member, Florida Counseling Association
When she is not in the office, Tanya spends time with her dog, goes to yoga classes, plays the piano and viola, goes to the beach, and reads.