- Warm and direct
- Problem-focused
- Goal oriented
About Tonya
She helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and identity questions, and parenting or family challenges. Tonya also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and communication or control struggles. Her practical focus is on what people can do differently now to feel better in daily life.
Her style is warm, sometimes direct, and interactive. Sessions tend to be a collaborative conversation where the therapist and client shape the plan together. Tonya draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors.
She also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when those perspectives fit a client’s needs. That might mean looking at family of origin patterns or emphasizing specific steps toward a clear goal. The approach is tailored to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
If someone is ready to take a step toward change, Tonya supports and empowers them to move forward. Readers should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
How her approaches guide online therapy choices
Tonya uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's experience and priorities. This approach centers conversations on what matters most to the client and invites them to lead the pace and topics of sessions.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT work often involves trying small experiments between sessions to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with stress, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tonya will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts the plan over time and checks in about what is or isn't working.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to shape appointments so they fit work schedules, caregiving duties, or other daily commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career issues, family and parenting challenges, and related matters such as abandonment and infidelity.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and sometimes direct, with interactive conversations. She collaborates with clients to set goals and tries practical steps during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a psychotherapist and over 15 years of prior work experience in the corporate world.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LPC and LCMHC and practices in Texas.
In which languages can someone work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.