Tanya McClung

Tanya McClung is a licensed counselor practicing in West Virginia. She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. Tanya focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Tanya uses a client-centered approach to build trust and focus on each person’s priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel intense and people need practical ways to cope. She has worked with people whose lives have been shaped by trauma and abuse, and with those facing grief or big life changes. Tanya helps people who struggle with identity, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness or disability. Autism and Asperger Syndrome are also listed among her areas of focus. Her training includes a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in professional counseling. Tanya has experience leading groups and facilitating family-related work, and she seeks to understand not just symptoms but the causes behind them. When meeting someone for the first time, Tanya aims to create a straightforward plan focused on clear goals and usable skills. She works to help people make small changes that add up to steadier mood and clearer thinking.

How these approaches translate to online work

Tanya regularly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy, and she also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills. Client-centered work focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s lead to set goals that matter. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks down thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns and introduce small experiments that change day-to-day reactions. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings feel overwhelming. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tanya will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. The choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made, so the plan stays practical and responsive. Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using worksheets, thought records, and skills practice between sessions so therapy can connect to everyday life.