Tanya Martinez-Cardenas, LPC — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Tanya!

My specialty is addiction, trauma, CTPSD, PTSD, ADHD, eating disorders, and Asperger's/Autism. I help clients navigate these challenges with compassion and expertise.

My focus

I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I support both men’s and women’s issues and provide care that is compassionate, direct, and focused on meaningful, lasting change.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is compassionate, direct, and focused on real, lasting change. I combine evidence-based methods like CBT, trauma-informed care, and practical coping skills with deeper work around purpose, identity, and emotional healing.

My communication style

My communication style is compassionate and directive.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own path through struggle, healing, & recovery. Experiencing addiction, trauma, & untreated ADHD firsthand gave me a deep understanding of pain—but also of transformation and purpose. That experience led me to pursue licensure & specialized training so I could help others find healing & freedom.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a collaborative, practical process focused on real-life change—not just ideas on paper. Together, we identify what matters most, break it into clear and achievable steps, and build skills that support steady progress.

Our first session

Clients can expect a warm, welcoming space where they feel heard, respected, and understood. In the first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, your goals, and the areas of life you’d like to change or strengthen.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Blind

Body Positivity

Cancer

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

HIV/AIDS

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Addiction Counseling from Texas Tech University, Health Science Center.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tanya Martinez-Cardenas