Therapist profile
Tanya Underwood, LMFT
Arizona
LMFT - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Arizona / LMFT-15444
- NPI1184815516
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Values work with ACT
About Tanya
Tanya Underwood is an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and aimed at practical changes rather than labels.
Tanya prefers straightforward conversation. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people set small, achievable goals. She adapts how she talks and plans work based on each person’s needs. That may mean building coping skills, practicing new communication patterns, or creating steps to reduce reactivity.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports identifying values and taking committed action despite difficult feelings.
Tanya also uses attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns affect how someone handles anger or stress. Client-centered techniques guide the pace of sessions so the person feels heard and can set the agenda. Together these approaches aim to reduce repeated conflict and improve daily functioning.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted, and sessions are offered in English only.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps that align with those values despite strong emotions. It is useful for problems like anger that continue because actions drift away from what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that feed anger and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is practical for workplace stress, relationship triggers, and repetitive reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses several options and helps decide together which methods match a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That collaboration means skills can be adjusted as progress or setbacks occur.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or allow someone to join without commuting. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in real situations.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to trauma or relationship patterns.
How does she approach therapy for anger?
She uses practical methods such as CBT to challenge thought patterns, DBT skills for emotional control, and ACT to connect actions to personal values.
How long has she been practicing?
Tanya has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (AZ LMFT) based in Arizona.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify formats here.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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