Tanya Riley, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tanya!

I'm passionate about supporting clients through challenges so they can experience healing and growth. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and unlock their potential.

My focus

I work with adults from all walks of life who are looking to better understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and become their best version. My clinical experience spans clients of all ages facing a range of life challenges.

My approach

My approach is client-centered and solution-focused, with an eclectic assortment of tools to individualize our work. I meet you with empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard, focusing on your strengths in a collaborative effort to create safety that leads to positive outcomes.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable while being honest. I want my clients to feel comfortable enough to talk to me about anything without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being able to meet my clients exactly where they are in their walk of life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been drawn to helping others, whether feeding the homeless, volunteering, or being a trusted person to talk to. I love helping people overcome obstacles, see light at the end of the tunnel, and become their best selves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish. This begins by building trust and rapport and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy. Over time we'll establish your goals and track progress together.

Our first session

In our first session, I'll get background on you and your expectations regarding therapy. I'll also work to build rapport and explore how you're currently feeling and why. The first session is about establishing a connection and collaborating on how to move forward in a way that feels safe and agreeable to you.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State Universtiy Stanislaus.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tanya Riley