Tanya began working as a substance abuse counselor in November 2014. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana of Monroe with a Bachelor of Art degree. In 2011, she became a graduate of Grambling State University and obtained a Master of Social Work degree.

In 2019, she became a Certified Activity Therapy Facilitator through the Louisiana Association for Behavioral Health and began the process of becoming a Licensed Addiction Counselor through LA-ADRA in 2020. And, in 2021, she became a Certified Anger Management Specialist and a Certified Parent Instructor through The Diversion Center.

After graduation, Tanya began her career as a case manager at Saint Francis Medical Center for two years; as Child Welfare Specialist at the Department of Children and Family Services for three years; and for six and half years Tanya began working as a substance abuse counselor at Rayville Recovery.

Tanya just recently joined the Second Chances Team. She is also currently pursuing a Master Degree in Theology and Religious Studies from The H.O.P.E. Bible Institute. Tanya is one of the residential inpatient substance abuse counselors and she is also the intensive outpatient counselor. A great deal of Tanya’s experience involves working with clients who are diagnosed with addiction and co-occurring psychological disorders through the hospital, DCFS, residential programs, intensive outpatient programs, and through mental health agencies.

Tanya’s preferred approach to counseling is from a holistic psychotherapy perspective which incorporates the mind, body, and spirit which each human being possesses. As the individual becomes aware of this concept relapse prevention planning becomes more attainable and the correlation to the three stages of relapse: mental, emotional, and physical begins to make sense. Tanya is extremely passionate about assisting individuals to transition their lives from a place of unmanageability to a place of peace through guidance of mindfulness, desire, and humility.