Tanya Shan, Ph.D.

About Me

Whatever brings someone to therapy, it generally includes some form of pain, dissatisfaction, or discomfort, and a disconnect between what is happening their life and what they want. Our work together will help to shed light on why you are struggling, and support you as you make changes, drawing on your strengths to find an approach that is more effective and aligned with how you want your life to be.  I believe that effective therapy starts with a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental emotional space where clients can feel heard and understood and my work is grounded in developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Effective treatment is guided by the personal goals and values of the client, and I foster a strong, collaborative relationship with you, guided by your personal values, goals and perspectives.

More About My Practice

I use an integrative, collaborative, active therapeutic approach that includes helping clients to develop a better understanding of themselves, identify the issues that serve as roadblocks to personal goals, recognize and draw on personal strengths, find hope, adopt more effective coping strategies and make changes in behavior that are congruent with personal values and goals. As a counseling psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, client centered, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to assist clients to better understand themselves and their issues, make changes in behavioral and emotional coping styles that are not working for them and develop more effective coping strategies that support their well-being and personal goals.

My Specialties

I provide treatment for individuals struggling with a broad spectrum of psychological issues. These include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment and transition issues, relationship concerns, substance abuse disorders and post-traumatic stress. 

Education and Career Background

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin

• Pre-Doctoral Internship, the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio – UT Health

• B.A. in Psychology, University of Maine 

• Staff Psychologist, Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME (2020 – 2021)

• Staff Psychologist, San Antonio State Hospital San Antonio, TX (2012 –2020)

• Psychologist, Private Practice San Antonio, TX (2014 – 2020)

• Clinical Manager/ Psychologist, Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program Services San Antonio, TX (2011- 2012)

• Staff Psychologist, Vericare Psychology Services, Austin, TX (2008- 2011)

• Staff Psychologist, Riverview Psychiatric Center Augusta, ME (2007- 2008)

• Psychologist, Private Practice Portland, ME (2004 –2007)

• Staff Psychologist, The Spurwink Child Abuse Program Portland, ME (2000-2006)

• Psychologist, Private Practice, San Antonio, TX (1999- 2000)

• Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX (2000)

• Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology Trinity University, San Antonio, TX (1999- 2000)

• Postdoctoral Psychology Resident Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, San Antonio, TX (1997- 1998)