Tanya Parra, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

Tanya Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with more than two decades of experience.

01About Tanya

Tanya Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with more than two decades of experience. She draws on long experience in detox settings and jail-based work to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Tanya emphasizes strength-based support and practical steps toward better days.

She listens closely and treats each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable tools, not jargon.

Background and approach

Tanya aims to create a direct, respectful space where people can talk through what’s most pressing and try small changes that build forward momentum. Her background includes time in a detox program and work with incarcerated individuals, which shaped her approach to addiction and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs a real-world view of recovery and coping.

Tanya uses techniques grounded in evidence to help people manage symptoms and build routines that support stability. People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and steady encouragement. She helps clients identify strengths, set achievable steps, and practice skills between sessions.

The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs. Tanya recognizes that reaching out takes courage and offers support through that first step. She helps people map a path toward more manageable days and a clearer sense of direction.

02Credentials

LPC (Colorado): License LPC.0020710 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1588078745 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Two evidence-based approaches often used for the kinds of concerns Tanya sees are cognitive strategies and behavioral skills. Cognitive strategies involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Behavioral skills focus on concrete activities and routines - such as stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance or building daily habits to support recovery from addiction.

Another useful approach is trauma-informed coping work, which centers on safety, pacing, and teaching calming skills. This helps people manage strong reactions after traumatic events and practice grounding and emotion regulation techniques between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers options to fit different needs. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when they prefer visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good choice for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing, flexible communication for brief check-ins or coaching between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy home schedules.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Tanya address?

Tanya works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. These are the primary areas she focuses on in sessions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She emphasizes strengths, clear goals, and practical tools people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 22 years of professional experience, including work in a detox program and jail-based settings that inform her approach to addiction and trauma.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Colorado.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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