Life & Work with Dr. Tanya Gilbert

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tanya Gilbert. 

Dr. Gilbert, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
It was not easy, because the environment I was raised in did not prepare or support me for any level of higher education, outside of a high school diploma. However, I knew that there was so much more to life, and I wanted to show my younger siblings and other family members that we did not have to be or stay at the level that we were born into. I wanted them to know that living your life is about being able to make our own choices. This resulted in me working truly hard to earn my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Client-Centered Psychotherapy and Diversity Group Leadership. My education, clinical training, and my life-experiences prepared me to become a multi-service mental/behavioral health professional, Transformational Life Coach, Relationship Expert, Spiritual Counselor, Ordained Minister Author, Mentor. 

Currently, I’m in private practice with 30+ years providing care to individuals, couples, families, groups, executives, students, and organizations from a diverse population of adolescents to older adult male, female, LGBTQ+ in a variety of settings within local and national communities. 

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
The most challenging factor both personally and professionally is my strive towards being my “authentic self”. It is my belief that you are at your best when you are genuinely being yourself. There are so many things in the world that has been culturally selected and socially projected upon us that we are constantly rising to satisfy the call /demands of until we forget the most important element of all, our true authentic “self”. Within, your “authentic self” is where you will find your most strength, clarity, peace, and transformation during times of joy, stress and/or dismay. 

Having the ability to manage my life in this manner, helps me to create balance and clarity within all situations, by examining g my thoughts and my practices, as well as examining g the thoughts and practices of others, I am able to understand where my processes end and the other person’s processes begin. I’m able to respect and understand that I do not have to take on things that are not mine and at the same time, I can be open to support someone in their time of need. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Currently, in private practice Dr.Tanya Gilbert is a Transformational Life Coach/Behavioral Health Professional, Relationship Expert, Author, Mentor, Spiritual Counselor, Ordained Minister. and is the Founder and CEO of TSAGE Center For Change, Inc. a non-profit, multi-service behavioral health organization.

Dr. Tanya Gilbert has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Diversity Group Leadership, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Tanya Gilbert has 30+ years providing care to individuals, couples, families, groups, executives, students, and organizations from a diverse population of adolescents to older adult male, female, LGBTQ+ in a variety of settings within local and national communities. Dr. Gilbert’s expertise includes areas of: Life-Stage Transitions, Personal/Professional Development, Relationship Coaching, Anxiety / Stress Management, Depression, Anger Management / Conflict Resolution / Mediation, Parenting / Family Education, Career Coaching, Academic Coaching, Executive Services / Staff Development Corporate Trainings / Workshop Facilitation Motivational/Public Speaking. 

Dr. Gilbert draw upon a holistic approach grounded in the values of multiculturalism that utilize the personal strengths and the cultural strengths of the clients and communities she serves, geared towards life enrichment through building an alliance that foster self-awareness, growth, and empowerment that enables clients to maximize their personal and professional potentials that are tailored to their specific needs. Dr. Gilbert recognize that each client has unique needs and is committed to responding to those needs. 

Dr. Tanya Gilbert’s desire is to help those seeking help to move forward in their life by integrating the principles that motivate behavior change with each person’s unique experiences to create a realistic approach for addressing their life’s challenges. Dr. Gilbert brings a special brand of empathy to her work that allows Dr. Gilbert guide her clients into engaging their fears while moving forward knowing that resources are available or can be created. 

Dr. Gilbert has a straightforward, wise, and compassionate approach creates the foundation for connecting with her clients in a positive and non-judgmental manner. 

Dr. Tanya Gilbert’s passion is to work on Global issues such as reducing and/or eliminating the stigma associated with the diagnosis and treatment of Mental Illness, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Informed Care/Service, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Homelessness, and increase the awareness of Living with Lupus, Lupus research / treatment. 

Contact Info:

• Website: www.drtanyagilbert.com
• Instagram: dr.tanyagilbert
• Facebook: Dr. Tanya Gilbert For Change
• Twitter: Dr. Tanya Gilbert
• Youtube: In The Moment With Dr. Tanya Gilbert