Tanya Scurry

(she/her)

MD, 20 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

I’m a psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges with clarity and compassion. I offer empathetic, thoughtful care tailored to your needs—whether that involves therapy, medication (excluding controlled substances), or both. All sessions are conducted via telepsychiatry for your convenience and privacy, allowing you to receive consistent, supportive care wherever you feel most comfortable and safe. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and on a clear path toward lasting emotional wellness

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session with me typically lasts about 60 minutes, sometimes a bit longer if needed, just enough for us to get to know each other. We'll talk about what’s been going on in your life, your goals, and any concerns you may have. By the end of the session, we’ll work together to develop a treatment plan that feels right for you—whether that includes medication, therapy, or both. If you prefer therapy only, that’s absolutely OK, and Grow can help connect you with a great therapist to support your journey

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a provider is that I bring not only clinical experience, but deep personal understanding to the work I do. Having grown up with a mother who lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for decades, and having faced the physical and emotional challenges of being super morbidly obese—losing over 300 pounds myself—I understand how complex and overwhelming mental health struggles can be. I never forget my humanity in this work. My goal is simple: to meet you where you are and help you feel better, with care that’s both grounded and genuinely compassionate

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults 18 and over who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout. Many of my clients are high-functioning but struggling silently—feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others. Whether you're navigating a life transition or dealing with long-standing mental health concerns, I offer support that's grounded, practical, and compassionate

Specialties

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Bipolar Disorder

Health/Medical Issues

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Supportive

I regularly use general supportive therapy (together with medication management) as a core element of my psychiatric practice, particularly with patients who are in acute distress, have limited insight, or are dealing with chronic mental health challenges. My approach emphasizes strengthening the therapeutic alliance, promoting adaptive coping, and maintaining psychological stability. I use techniques such as active listening, reflection, encouragement, and reality testing to help patients process their emotions and maintain functioning.

, 10 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

March 13, 2026

I’ve been seeing Dr.Scurry for a few months now and she genuinely has been THE best person to help with my mental health. Even when I wasn’t insured she would still check in on me; she is very patient, open-minded, and goes at your pace. She is very good about advocating for you when it comes to care and makes a difference every appointment in the best way possible.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 10 with Tanya

October 24, 2025

She was amazing, didn’t rush me to make any decisions about my next steps and is very informative. She was very patient and allowed me time to speak never interrupted and was very respectful. 10/10 would definitely recommend!!!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Tanya

October 17, 2025

Dr. Scurry is so warm and personable. I felt very comfortable sharing my struggles with her and she asked all the right questions to learn about me and what I was going through. She talked about all options, not just medication, and I feel so much better after our conversation. Thank you, Dr. Scurry!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Tanya