Cathy Tanner
Hello, I am so glad you are reaching out. It takes courage to ask for help and I know that is not always easy and I am proud of you for taking the first step! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of counseling experience. I am here to support you on your journey towards mental health and well-being.
I feel my biggest strengths as a therapist are my authenticity, empathy, patience and ability to actively listen to my clients.
I provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My clients often struggle with the "unknowns" of life and I like to help people feel more comfortable with the unknown and to trust the process of life.
First session
During our first session, we will explore your history and how you got to be where you are today. I like to learn about where you grew up, your family and your life currently. We will establish and review therapy goals, and discuss your current concerns. I always ask: what do I need to know about you in order to best help you?
Strengths
I feel my biggest strengths as a therapist are my authenticity, empathy, patience and ability to actively listen to my clients. I have a genuine interest in understanding their emotions and experiences, which helps me build trust and rapport. I provide a calm and compassionate demeanor which creates a safe space for clients to open up and share thoughts and feelings.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. They may often feel emotionally exhausted from overthinking, worry, or feeling stuck. Together, we create a supportive, judgment-free space where they can better understand themselves, learn practical coping strategies, and build a life that feels calmer, more confident, and more connected to what matters most.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I utilize this theory of counseling in every session to listen without judgment, acknowledge your experience, and help you understand and accept your frame of mind.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using the CBT framework helps clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and negative beliefs to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. We will use this to identify how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors impact each other. We can then use this information to reframe your thought patterns to help reduce anxiety and stress.
Adlerian
Adlerian therapy techniques emphasize collaboration, insight, self-awareness and encouragement. By understanding and reorienting deep-seated beliefs and patterns, individuals are empowered to live more purposeful and socially connected lives.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
TennesseeLicense 2380
UtahLicense 14060611-6004