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Dr. Mike Tanis, LMFT-S 

Marriage and Family Therapist

He/Him/His 

Intermediate Teens Trans Care Level Psychotherapist
Advanced Adults Trans Care Level Psychotherapist
Member since 2020
Providing Trans Care Since 2010

Provider Bio

Dr. Tanis has a passion for working with persons who are transgender. His goal is to best support each person live their most authentic life. Dr. Tanis is WPATH GEI trained and makes it a point to stay current with trainings in trans healthcare. Dr. Tanis treats mostly adolescent individuals, yet also sees adults and some children. While Dr. Tanis is a person of faith, he takes to heart the call of caring for all persons and not solely people like him. Dr. Tanis is a very warm and compassionate person and therapist, which helps make a safe space for folx to create a life they are proud of.

Services

Services

  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Therapy for Parents
  • Therapy for Spouses/Significant Others
  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for Hormone Therapy
  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for Surgery

 

  • Transgender Cultural Training
  • Clinical Training for Trans Medical Care
  • Clinical Training for Trans Mental Health
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Internship/Residency Opportunities
  • Other Continuing Education Opportunities

Areas of Practice

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression/Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Sex Positive Issues
  • Transition Support

Ages Served

 

  • Children 4-6
  • Children 7-10
  • Youth 11-13
  • Youth 14-17
  • Adults 18+
  • Elders

Accessibility & COVID Information

  • NC Telehealth Options for Care
  • Gender Neutral Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Email is preferable so that I may have time to engage. Calling in-between appointments doesn’t give me much time to consult and that makes me feel like I am being disrespectful of your needs. I provide in person and Telehealth therapy.

Practice Location: Tanis Counseling Services, Inc

www.taniscounseling.com

Phone: (704) 765-2402
Fax: (704) 765-4281
Email: 

Financial Information

Self-referrals accepted

Insurance Accepted: 

  • Aetna
  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • TRICARE
  • United Healthcare/Optum
  • Out of Network/HSA/FSA