- CBT approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
About Tonia
Tonia uses a person-centered, strength-based way of working. She focuses on what a person already does well and builds on those skills. Conversations aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to try practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her practice commonly includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they influence each other. Sessions often involve learning simple skills to test new ways of thinking and acting. This approach is used to help with worry, low mood, panic symptoms, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Tonia pays attention to problems that show up after big life changes, like midlife shifts, moves, or experiences in the armed forces. She also helps people who feel isolated, who struggle with boundaries and control, or who are coping with the aftermath of disaster and abuse. Therapy sessions move at a practical pace and focus on steps a person can try between meetings.
People who choose her typically want clear, collaborative work that connects everyday problems to realistic strategies. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Georgia · LPC016130
- NPI
- 1275493835
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of the techniques Tonia uses are straightforward to try in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts. It uses brief exercises and between-session practice to reduce worry, panic symptoms, and low mood. A person-centered, strength-based approach focuses on identifying existing skills and applying them to current problems. This helps when someone feels stuck after a life change or when values and goals feel unclear.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tonia will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try first and will adjust based on how those methods feel and what helps. Clients are involved in choosing goals and deciding which practical steps to test between appointments.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let conversations happen without travel time. Remote work can also make it simpler to involve practical worksheets and screen-sharing during skill-building exercises.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include life purpose, panic, dissociation, and multicultural or veteran-related stressors.
How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?
Her style is person-centered and strength-based with practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations focus on identifying barriers and testing new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her experience working with these issues?
She has five years of professional experience helping people manage mood, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Georgia. Her practice is located in Georgia.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not career, financial or medical advice, and no therapist can promise a particular result.
If you are thinking about harming yourself, or you are in danger, contact a crisis line or emergency services. The numbers are at the foot of this page.